Glossary Term
National Institute of Standards and Technology Publication 800-171 (NIST 800-171)
US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171 publications and subsequent revisions codify security requirements for non-federal computer systems that store, process, or transmit certain types of data.
The publication ensures that so-called controlled unclassified information (CUI) is protected to "moderate level" standards required by the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA).
2FA/MFA Rapid Reference
Authentication at a glance
2FA/MFA Rapid Reference
- 2FA and MFA basics and common solutions
- The benefits and drawbacks of each
- Glossary of authentication terms
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