Which agency builds and shares solutions to cybersecurity issues faced by US businesses?

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is the agency specifically focused on building and sharing solutions to cybersecurity challenges that U.S. businesses encounter. As part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the NCCoE works with both public and private sectors to create practical cybersecurity solutions based on existing standards and best practices.

Through its collaborative approach, the NCCoE engages with industry leaders, technology providers, and government experts to tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity. The center develops reference designs that illustrate how organizations can implement specific solutions, enhancing overall security and resilience against various threats.

While other agencies like the FBI and NSA also play significant roles in cybersecurity—focusing more on threat detection, intelligence, and national security—the primary mission of the NCCoE is explicitly aligned with addressing the cybersecurity needs and solutions of businesses across the United States. FERC, or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, deals primarily with regulating energy markets and would not be involved in the overarching cybersecurity solutions for diverse industries.