NIST Appoints Veteran Cybersecurity Expert as Director of IT Laboratory

Kevin Stine, a 17-year veteran of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been appointed as the director of the agency’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). In this new role, Stine will be responsible for overseeing a team of over 600 staff and guest researchers who work on IT measurement, testing, and standards across NIST in areas such as computer science, systems engineering, and cybersecurity and privacy.

Stine most recently led the ITL’s Applied Cybersecurity Division, which focuses on key programs like the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework). He played a crucial role in the development of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework, a globally recognized resource for cybersecurity guidance, and has helped to expand several programs that are vital for national and economic security.

Throughout his government career, Stine has demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices and promoting national security initiatives. Prior to his role at NIST, he served as the chief information security officer of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he led the development of the agency’s cybersecurity program. Under his leadership, the FDA was able to significantly improve its cybersecurity posture and protect sensitive data from potential threats.

In his new role at NIST, Stine is poised to continue his efforts to enhance cybersecurity practices across government agencies. With over 600 staff and guest researchers under his direction, he will have ample resources at his disposal to drive innovation in IT measurement, testing, and standards. His expertise in cybersecurity will be particularly valuable as NIST continues to develop its Cybersecurity Framework and other critical programs that help ensure national security.