Glossary for Computer Systems Security

National Institute of Standards and Technology

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NBS.FIPS.39

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FIPS 39

Withdrawn on April 29, 1993. Superseded by IR 7298

Glossary for Computer Systems Security

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Date Published: February 15, 1976

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National Bureau of Standards

Abstract

This glossary provides an alphabetic listing of approximately 170 terms and definitions pertaining to privacy, and security related to data, information systems hardware and software. Multiple word terms are listed in natural order, synonyms are referenced, and glossary terms appearing within a definition are indicated.

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computer; data processing; definitions; Federal Information Processing Standards Publication; information processing; privacy; security; terms; vocabulary

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NBS.FIPS.39
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02/15/76: FIPS 39 (Final)