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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Extended Feature Set Profile Specification

Author(s)
Melissa Taylor, Will Chapman, Austin Hicklin, George Kiebuzinski, John Mayer-Splain, Rachel Wallner, Peter Komarinski
This specification defines Extended Feature Set (EFS) Profiles - sets of features to be used in latent friction ridge (fingerprint, palmprint or plantar)...

Recommendation for Cryptographic Key Generation

Author(s)
Elaine B. Barker, Allen L. Roginsky
Cryptography is often used in an information technology security environment to protect data that is sensitive, has a high value, or is vulnerable to...

Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments

Author(s)
Ron Ross
The purpose of Special Publication 800-30 is to provide guidance for conducting risk assessments of federal information systems and organizations, amplifying...

Computer Security Incident Handling Guide

Author(s)
Paul R. Cichonski, Thomas Millar, Timothy Grance, Karen Scarfone
Computer security incident response has become an important component of information technology (IT) programs. Security-related threats have become not only...

Calibration uncertainty for the NIST PM/AM noise standards

Author(s)
Archita Hati, Craig W. Nelson, Neil Ashby, David A. Howe
NIST provides an on-site calibration service of the accuracy of phase modulation (PM) noise, amplitude modulation (AM) noise and noise floor of the measurement...

Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations

Author(s)
Mark L. Badger, Timothy Grance, Robert Patt-Corner, Jeff Voas
This document reprises the NIST-established definition of cloud computing, describes cloud computing benefits and open issues, presents an overview of major...

Building Occupant Safety Research 2012

Author(s)
Richard D. Peacock, Erica D. Kuligowski, Jason D. Averill
Historically, building egress systems have evolved in response to specific large loss incidents. Currently, systems are designed around a concept of providing...

Strategic Roadmap for Fire Risk Reduction in Buildings and Communities

Author(s)
Anthony P. Hamins, Jason D. Averill, Richard G. Gann, Nelson P. Bryner, Rick D. Davis, David T. Butry, Alexander Maranghides, Jiann C. Yang, Daniel M. Madrzykowski, Matthew F. Bundy, Samuel L. Manzello, Jeffrey W. Gilman, Francine K. Amon, William E. Mell
The burden of fire on the U.S. economy continues to be large, comprising approximately $280 billion annually, or 2 percent of GDP. Over the last 30 years...
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