external coordinator

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NIST SP 800-216

Definition(s):

Any vulnerability disclosure entity that receives a vulnerability report that is not within the FCB or the VDPO; the EC may be a commercial vulnerability program with no relation to the Government or a separate VDPO within the Government, or it may be the developer of commercial or open-source software.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-216

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