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NIST Special Publication

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NIST SP
SP

Definition(s):

  A type of publication issued by NIST. Specifically, the SP 800-series reports on the Information Technology Laboratory’s research, guidelines, and outreach efforts in computer security, and its collaborative activities with industry, government, and academic organizations.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-3 under Special Publication (SP)

  Special Publication – a designation for NIST documents, sometimes supporting FIPS.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-76-2 under SP

  A type of publication issued by NIST. Specifically, the Special Publication 800-series reports on the Information Technology Laboratory's research, guidelines, and outreach efforts in computer security, and its collaborative activities with industry, government, and academic organizations. The 1800 series reports the results of NCCoE demonstration projects.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16B under Special Publication
NIST SP 1800-16D under Special Publication

  A type of publication issued by NIST. Specifically, the Special Publication 800-series reports on the Information Technology Laboratory's research, guidelines, and outreach efforts in computer security, and its collaborative activities with industry, government, and academic organizations. The 1800 series reports the results of National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence demonstration projects.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16C under Special Publication