CSP

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Cloud Service Provider

NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1

Credential Service Provider

NIST SP 1800-12b, NIST SP 1800-21B, NIST SP 800-203, NIST SP 800-63-3

Credentials Service Provider

CNSSI 4009-2015

Critical Security Parameter

NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2

Definition(s):

A trusted entity that issues or registers subscriber authenticators and issues electronic credentials to subscribers. A CSP may be an independent third party or issue credentials for its own use.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-17c under Credential Service Provider

Glossary Comments

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Information Technology Laboratory

Computer Security Resource Center

Computer Security Resource Center

CSP

Glossary Comments