National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Cryptographic and Security Testing
The revision of NIST Handbook 150-17 presents an addition of the technical requirements and guidance for the accreditation of laboratories performing testing in support of the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential
An Evaluation of Local Shape Descriptors for 3D Shape Retrieval
As the usage of 3D models increases, so does the importance of developing accurate 3D shape retrieval algorithms. Most prominently, shape descriptors are used to describe the geometric and topological properties of objects and compared to determine two
[Superseded by FIPS 180-4 (August 2015): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=919060 ] This standard specifies hash algorithms that can be used to generate digests of messages. The digests are used to detect whether messages have
Producing known complex modulation signals for calibration of optical modulation analyzers
A family of optical modulation signals with known properties was generated using three phase-locked lasers for calibration of the complex measurement plane. Patterns predicted from first principles were measured with a real-time optical modulation analyzer
State-of-the-Art Comparability of Corrected Emission Spectra-Part II: Peer-toPeer Assessment of Calibration Performance Using Spectral Fluorescence Standards
The tremendous growth of fluorescence applications in the life and material sciences has proceeded largely without sufficient concern for the reliability and uncertainties related to the characterization and performance validation of fluorescence
Guidelines for Securing Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-153, Guidelines for Securing Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs): Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The publication was written by
Guidelines for Securing Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a group of wireless networking devices within a limited geographic area, such as an office building, that exchange data through radio communications. The security of each WLAN is heavily dependent on how well each
NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 2.0
The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires that NIST develop a framework of standards for the Smart Grid. This document is the second release of the framework first published in January, 2010. It covers the activities and outputs of
A statistical study of de-embedding applied to eye diagram analysis
We describe a stable method for calibrating digital waveforms and eye diagrams using the measurement system response function and its regularized inverse. The function describing the system response includes the response of the oscilloscope and any
Recent advancements in hardware have increased the computing power, memory, storage, and wireless connectivity of handheld mobile devices. Smart-phone devices are used for everyday activities that range from Maps and Geo-location tagging to banking. Indeed
Determining Authentication Strength for Smart Card-based Authentication Use Cases
Smart cards are now being extensively deployed for identity verification(smart identity tokens) for controlling access to Information Technology (IT) as well as physical resources. Depending upon the sensitivity of the resources and the risk of wrong
This brochure describes the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, its mission, highlights, and research programs.
Advancing Security Automation and Standardization: Revised Technical Specifications Issued for the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-126 Rev. 2, The Technical Specification for the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP): SCAP Version 1.2. This publication was written by David Waltermire and
Recommendation for the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA) Block Cipher
This publication specifies the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA), including its primary component cryptographic engine, the Data Encryption Algorithm (DEA). When implemented in an SP 800-38-series-compliant mode of operation and in a FIPS 140-2
Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators
[Superseded by SP 800-90A Revision 1 (June 2015): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918489 ] This Recommendation specifies mechanisms for the generation of random bits using deterministic methods. The methods provided are based on
Radio Frequency and Analog/Mixed-Signal Technologies
This 2011 roadmap for radio frequency and analog/mixed-signal (RF and AMS) technologies presents the challenges, technology requirements, and potential solutions for the basic technology elements (transistors and passive devices). RF and AMS technologies