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NIST Special Publication (SP)

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NIST SP
SP

Definition(s):

  Include proceedings of conferences sponsored by NIST, NIST annual reports, and other special publications appropriate to this grouping such as wall charts, pocket cards, and bibliographies.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-19 under Special Publications [Withdrawn]

  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.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-2 under Special Publication (SP) [Superseded]