Simmon, E.
(2018),
Evaluation of Cloud Computing Services Based on NIST SP 800-145, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-322, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=925086 (Accessed May 8, 2026)
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Evaluation of Cloud Computing Services Based on NIST SP 800-145
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This document provides clarification for qualifying a given computing capability as a cloud service by determining if it aligns with the NIST definition of cloud computing; and for categorizing a cloud service according to the most appropriate service model (SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS).Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 500-322
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500-322
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Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Definition, Cloud Services, Cloud Service Categorization, Cloud Service Evaluation, Cloud Service Models, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
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