Scarfone, K.
and Thompson, V.
(2009),
System and Network Security Acronyms and Abbreviations, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7581, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=903577 (Accessed June 1, 2026)
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System and Network Security Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Karen Scarfone, Victoria Thompson
Abstract
This report contains a list of selected acronyms and abbreviations for system and network security terms with their generally accepted or preferred definitions. It is intended as a resource for Federal agencies and other users of system and network security publications.Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 7581
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7581
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NIST Pubs
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network security, system security
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Created September 30, 2009, Updated May 7, 2026