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repository

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  a database service capable of storing information, such as certificates and CRLs, allowing unauthenticated information retrieval. Repositories include, but are not limited to, directory services.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-15

  A database containing information and data relating to certificates as specified in this CP; may also be referred to as a directory.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-32 under Repository

  NIST checklist repository; https://checklists.nist.gov/
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-70 Rev. 2 under Repository [Superseded]

  NIST checklist repository; http://checklists.nist.gov/.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-70 Rev. 3 under Repository [Superseded]