Abstract Syntax Notation 1 (ASN.1)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

ASN.1

NIST SP 1800-6, NIST SP 800-157, NIST SP 800-56A Rev. 2, NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 1, NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2, NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1, NIST SP 800-73-4

Definition(s):

an abstract notation for structuring complex data objects.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-15

A standard, flexible method that (a) describes data structures for representing, encoding, transmitting, and decoding data, (b) provides a set of formal rules for describing the structure of objects independent of machine-specific encoding techniques, (c) is a formal network-management Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) language that uses human-readable notation and a compact, encoded representation of the same information used in communications protocols, and (d) is a precise, formal notation that removes ambiguities.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-58 under Abstract syntax notation one (ASN.1)

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