Mell, P.
, Kent, K.
and Nusbaum, J.
(2005),
Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
(Accessed October 27, 2025)
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Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling
Published
Author(s)
, Karen Kent, Joseph Nusbaum
Abstract
[Superseded by SP 800-83 Rev. 1 (July 2013): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=913930] This publication provides recommendations for improving an organizations malware incident prevention measures. It also gives extensive recommendations for enhancing an organizations existing incident response capability so that it is better prepared to handle malware incidents, particularly widespread ones.Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-83
Report Number
800-83
NIST Pub Series
Pub Type
NIST Pubs
Superceded By Publication
Keywords
computer, incident, malware, prevention, security, virus
Citation
Issues
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Created November 23, 2005, Updated May 4, 2021