Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling

Mell, Peter; Kent, Karen; Nusbaum, Joseph

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-83

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SP 800-83

Withdrawn on July 22, 2013. Superseded by SP 800-83 Rev. 1

Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling

Documentation

Date Published: November 2005

Author(s)

Peter Mell (NIST), Karen Kent (BAH), Joseph Nusbaum (BAH)

Abstract

This publication provides recommendations for improving an organization s malware incident prevention measures. It also gives extensive recommendations for enhancing an organization s existing incident response capability so that it is better prepared to handle malware incidents, particularly widespread ones.

This publication provides recommendations for improving an organization s malware incident prevention measures. It also gives extensive recommendations for enhancing an organization s existing incident response capability so that it is better prepared to handle malware incidents, particularly... See full abstract

Keywords

computer; incident; malware; prevention; security; virus

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Document History:
11/23/05: SP 800-83