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Verification and Validation of Computer Simulations of High-Consequence Engineering Systems

Verification and Validation of Computer Simulations of High-Consequence Engineering Systems

Understanding the NIST Standards and Guidelines Required by FISMA: How Three Mandated Documents are Changing the Dynamic of Information Security for the Federal Government

Understanding the NIST Standards and Guidelines Required by FISMA: How Three Mandated Documents are Changing the Dynamic of Information Security for the Federal Government

This bulletin summarizes an article entitled "Understanding the New FISMA-Required NIST Standards and Guidelines" by Ron S. Ross, PhD. It highlights FIPS 199, "Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems," which is

Toward a Formal Common Information Model Ontology

Toward a Formal Common Information Model Ontology

Self-managing systems will be highly dependent upon information acquired from disparate applications, devices, components and subsystems. To be effectively managed, such information will need to conform to a common model. One standard that provides a

Toward a Formal Common Information Model Ontology

Toward a Formal Common Information Model Ontology

We examine the performance of multimodal biometric authentication systems using state-of-the-art Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) fingerprint and face biometric systems on a population approaching 1,000 individuals. Majority of prior studies of multimodal

Performance Evaluation of Low Rate WPANs for Sensors and Medical Applications

Performance Evaluation of Low Rate WPANs for Sensors and Medical Applications

We examine the performance of multimodal biometric authentication systems using state-of-the-art Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) fingerprint and face biometric systems on a population approaching 1,000 individuals. Majority of prior studies of multimodal

OOF2: Object-Oriented Finite Element Analysis of Material Microstructures

OOF2: Object-Oriented Finite Element Analysis of Material Microstructures

Multiport Investigation of the Coupling of High-Impedance Probes

Multiport Investigation of the Coupling of High-Impedance Probes

We used an on-wafer measurement technique that combines two- and three-port frequency-domain mismatch corrections in order to characterize the influence of a high-impedance probe on a device under test. The procedure quantifies the probe’s load of the

Microstructure Evolution during Alternating-Current-lnduced Fatigue

Microstructure Evolution during Alternating-Current-lnduced Fatigue

Subjecting electronic interconnect lines to high-density, low.frequency alternating current creates cyclic thermomechanical stresses that eventually cause electrical failure. A detailed understanding of the failure process could contribute to both

Interference Simulation Modeling, IEEE 802.19-04-37-00

Interference Simulation Modeling, IEEE 802.19-04-37-00

We have implemented a quantum key distribution (QKD) system with polarization encoding at 850 nm over 1 km of optical fiber. The high-speed management of the bit-stream, generation of random numbers and processing of the sifting algorithm are all handled

Initial Proposal on IEEE 802.21 Down Selection Process, IEEE 802.21-04-0152-3

Initial Proposal on IEEE 802.21 Down Selection Process, IEEE 802.21-04-0152-3

We have implemented a quantum key distribution (QKD) system with polarization encoding at 850 nm over 1 km of optical fiber. The high-speed management of the bit-stream, generation of random numbers and processing of the sifting algorithm are all handled

Incorporating Subjective Risk Vales in BGP Attack Trees

Incorporating Subjective Risk Vales in BGP Attack Trees

We examine the performance of multimodal biometric authentication systems using state-of-the-art Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) fingerprint and face biometric systems on a population approaching 1,000 individuals. Majority of prior studies of multimodal

Guidelines on PDA Forensics, Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Guidelines on PDA Forensics, Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Forensic specialists periodically encounter unusual devices and new technologies normally not envisaged as having immediate relevance from a digital forensics perspective. The objective of the guide is twofold: to help organizations evolve appropriate

Attack vs. Countermeasure Effectiveness (ACE): Modeling Tool for BGP

Attack vs. Countermeasure Effectiveness (ACE): Modeling Tool for BGP

We examine the performance of multimodal biometric authentication systems using state-of-the-art Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) fingerprint and face biometric systems on a population approaching 1,000 individuals. Majority of prior studies of multimodal

Ad-hoc Network Systems and Applications

Ad-hoc Network Systems and Applications

We have implemented a quantum key distribution (QKD) system with polarization encoding at 850 nm over 1 km of optical fiber. The high-speed management of the bit-stream, generation of random numbers and processing of the sifting algorithm are all handled

SP 800-72

Guidelines on PDA Forensics

ITL Bulletin

Understanding the New NIST Standards and Guidelines Required by FISMA: How Three Mandated Documents are Changing the Dynamic of Information Security for the Federal Government

Optical Control and Management Security Standards for the GIG-BE

Optical Control and Management Security Standards for the GIG-BE

This paper presents an overview of requirements and standards development activities for securing the control and management infrastructure protocols for optical networking protocols used in the Global Information Grid-Bandwidth Expansion (GIG-BE). Our

Spin transfer switching of spin valve nanopillars using nanosecond pulsed currents

Spin transfer switching of spin valve nanopillars using nanosecond pulsed currents

Spin valve nanopillars are reversed via the mechanism of spin momentum transfer using current pulses applied perpendicular to the film plane of the device. The applied pulses were varied in amplitude from 1.8 to 7.8 mA, and varied in duration within the

Electrostatic Discharge Protection For Embedded-Sensor Systems-On-a-Chip

Electrostatic Discharge Protection For Embedded-Sensor Systems-On-a-Chip

The robustness of Embedded-Sensor (ES) System-on-a-Chip (SoC) applications involves several design constrains that require a unique assessment. For example, space-efficient electrostatic discharge protection (ESD) must be provided to protect the CMOS

Securing Voice Over Internet Protocol (IP) Networks

Securing Voice Over Internet Protocol (IP) Networks

Voice over IP - the transmission of voice over traditional packet-switched IP networks - is one of the hottest trends in telecommunications. As with any new technology, VOIP introduces both opportunities and problems. Lower cost and greater flexibility are

Securely Connecting the World with Cyber Security Standards

Securely Connecting the World with Cyber Security Standards

This paper focuses on some of the key roles that cyber security standards play in securely connecting our cyber world. Cyber security standards can be categorized as technical, management, or testing standards. All three types of standards are necessary to

Resource Planning and Bandwidth Allocation in Hybrid Fiber-Coax Residential Networks

Resource Planning and Bandwidth Allocation in Hybrid Fiber-Coax Residential Networks

We have implemented a quantum key distribution (QKD) system with polarization encoding at 850 nm over 1 km of optical fiber. The high-speed management of the bit-stream, generation of random numbers and processing of the sifting algorithm are all handled

Monitoring the Macroscopic Effect of DDoS Flooding Attacks

Monitoring the Macroscopic Effect of DDoS Flooding Attacks

A Metrology-based Uncertainty Analysis Approach to V&V of Computer Models of High-consequence Engineering Systems

A Metrology-based Uncertainty Analysis Approach to V&V of Computer Models of High-consequence Engineering Systems

Guide to Public Safety Applications of Wireless Technology

Guide to Public Safety Applications of Wireless Technology

We have implemented a quantum key distribution (QKD) system with polarization encoding at 850 nm over 1 km of optical fiber. The high-speed management of the bit-stream, generation of random numbers and processing of the sifting algorithm are all handled

Electrical material property measurements using a free-field, ultra-wideband system

Electrical material property measurements using a free-field, ultra-wideband system

Abstract: Nondestructive measurements of materials using TEM horn antennas and an ultra-wideband measurement system are presented. Time-domain gating and genetic algorithms are used to process the data and extract the dielectric properties of the material

Compact Models for Silicon Carbide Power Devices

Compact Models for Silicon Carbide Power Devices

The development of compact silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor device models for circuit simulation is described. The work detailed herein has been used to model power Schottky, Merged-PiN-Schottky, PiN diode, and MOSFET models. In these models, the

ITL Bulletin

Securing Voice Over Internet Protocol (IP) Networks

On Aggregate Utility Maximization by Greedy ASs Competing to Provide Internet Services

On Aggregate Utility Maximization by Greedy ASs Competing to Provide Internet Services

We consider the effect of competition between N greedy autonomous systems (ASs) on pricing and availability ofInternet services to elastic users. The problem is formalized as a non-cooperative game, where the autonomous systems attempt to maximize their

Electronic Authentication Guideline

Electronic Authentication Guideline

[Superseded by SP 800-63 Ver. 1.0.2 (April 2006): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918434 ] This recommendation provides technical guidance to Federal agencies implementing electronic authentication. The recommendation covers