Reports on Information Security Technology
The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) promotes the U.S. economy and public welfare by providing technical leadership for the Nation’s
measurement and standards infrastructure. ITL develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of
concept implementations, and technical analyses to advance the development and productive use of
information technology. ITL’s responsibilities include the development of technical, physical,
administrative, and management standards and guidelines for the cost-effective security and privacy of
sensitive unclassified information in Federal computer systems. This Special Publication 800-series
reports on ITL’s research, guidance, and outreach efforts in computer security, and its collaborative
activities with industry, government, and academic organizations.
Certain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identified in this document in order
to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately. Such identification is not intended
to imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology,
nor is it intended to imply that the entities, materials, or equipment are necessarily the best
available for the purpose.
National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-38B
Natl. Inst. Stand. Technol. Spec. Publ. 800-38B, 23 pages (May 2005)
CODEN: NSPUE2
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