Reports on Computer Systems Technology 

The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and 

Technology (NIST) promotes the U.S. economy and public welfare by providing 

technical leadership for the Nation's measurement and standards infrastructure.  ITL 

develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations, and 

technical analysis to advance the development and productive use of information 

technology.  ITL's responsibilities include the development of technical, physical, 

administrative, and management standards and guidelines for the cost effective 

security and privacy of sensitive unclassified information in Federal computer 

systems.  This Special Publication 800 series reports on ITL's research, guidance, and 

outreach efforts in computer security and its collaborative activities with industry, 

government, and academic organizations.

National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800 44 

Natl. Inst. Stand. Technol. Spec. Publ. 800 44, xx pages (Mon. 2002) 

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order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately. Such identification is 

not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of 

Standards and Technology, nor is it inte

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equipment are necessarily th

e best available for the purpose. 

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