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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations

Author(s)
Mark L. Badger, Timothy Grance, Robert Patt-Corner, Jeffrey M. 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

NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 2.0

Author(s)
George W. Arnold, Gerald FitzPatrick, David A. Wollman, Thomas L. Nelson, Paul A. Boynton, Galen H. Koepke, Allen R. Hefner Jr., Cuong Nguyen, Jeffrey A. Mazer, Dean Prochaska, Marianne M. Swanson, Tanya L. Brewer, Victoria Yan Pillitteri, David H. Su, Nada T. Golmie, Eric D. Simmon, Allan C. Eustis, David Holmberg, Steven T. Bushby, Michael D. Janezic, Ajitkumar Jillavenkatesa
The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires that NIST develop a framework of standards for the Smart Grid. This document is the second

Source Code Security Analysis Tool Test Plan

Author(s)
Hsiao-Ming M. Koo, Romain Gaucher, Charline Cleraux, Jenise Reyes Rodriguez
This document provides a set of metrics, including test suites and methods, to determine how well a particular source code security analysis tool conforms to

The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing

Author(s)
Peter M. Mell, Timothy Grance
Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks

NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture

Author(s)
Fang Liu, Jin Tong, Jian Mao, Robert B. Bohn, John V. Messina, Mark L. Badger, Dawn M. Leaf
The adoption of cloud computing into the Federal Government and its implementation depend upon a variety of technical and non-technical factors. A fundamental

User's Guide for SRM 2494 and 2495: The MEMS 5-in-1, 2011 Edition

Author(s)
Janet M. Cassard, Jon C. Geist, Theodore V. Vorburger, David T. Read, David G. Seiler
The Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) 5-in-1 is a standard reference device sold as a NIST Standard Reference Material (SRM) that contains MEMS test
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