[Superseded by FIPS 186-3 (June 2009): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=902984 ] This standard specifies a suite of algorithms which can be used to generate a digital signature. Digital signatures are used to detect unauthorized
A Reliable Message Delivery Protocol for Mobile Agents
The abstractions and protocol mechanisms that form the basis for inter-agent communications can significantly impact the overall design and effectiveness of Mobile Agent systems. We present the design and performance analysis of a reliable communication
Expressing Meaningful Processing Requirements Among Heterogeneous Nodes in an Active Network
tive Network technology envisions deployment of virtual execution environments within network elements, such as switches and routers, so that nonhomogeneous processing can be applied to network traffic associated with services, flows, or even individual
Low-energy electron collision data for the plasma processing gas CF 3I are sparse. Limited cross section data are available only for total and differential elastic electron scattering, electron-impact ionization, and electron attachment processes. These
Early Streamer Emission Lightning Protection Systems: An Overview
Early streamer emission (ESE) lightning protection systems are a relatively new approach to the perennial problem of lightining damage, and these systems may hold promise for a more effective protection against lighting. However, the scientific and
A Bandwidth Guaranteed Multi-Access Protocol for WDM Local Networks
In this paper, we propose a bandwidth guaranteed multi-access protocol for broadcast-and-select WDM local networks with a star topology. The proposed protocol is based on a combination of contention and reservation mechanisms for time slotted WDM networks
The NIST 1999 Speaker Recognition Evaluation - An Overview
This article summarizes the 1999 NIST Speaker Recognition Evaluation. It discusses the overall research objectives, the three task definitions, the development and evaluation data sets, the specified performance measures and their manner of presentation
A Resource Access Decision Service for CORBA-Based Distributed Systems
Decoupling authorization logic from application logic allows applications with fine-grain access control requirements to be independent from a particular access control policy and from factors that are used in authorization decisions as well as access
The current Medium Access Control interface specifications of the Multimedia Cable Network System (MCNS) project describe a best effort access service over cable networks. In this paper, we show that even though these specifications are mainly intended to
The NIST Noise Project has developed the theoretical formalism and experimental methods for performing accurate noise-temperature measurements on wafer. This report summarizes the theoretical formulation and describes the design, methods, and results of
Ion-Molecule Reactions and Ion Energies in CF 4 Discharges
Absolute cross sections have been measured for reactants typically found in carbon tetrafluoride (CF 4) discharges for collision energies below a few hundred electron volts. The reactions investigated include collision-induced dissociation and dissociative
CSPP--Guidance for COTS Security Protection Profiles (Formerly: CS2 - Protection Profile Guidance for Near-Term COTS) Version 1.0
CSPP provides the guidance necessary to develop compliant Common Criteria protection profiles for near-term, achievable, security baselines using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) information technology. CSPP accomplishes this purpose by:--describing a
Report on the NIST Java TM AES Candidate Algorithm Analysis
NIST solicited candidate algorithms for the Advanced Encryption Standard in a Federal Register Announcement dated September 12, 1997. Fifteen candidates were submitted, and NIST has subsequently worked with a worldwide community of cryptanalysts and
Status Report on the First Round of the Development of the Advanced Encryption Standard
In 1997, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) initiated a process to select a symmetric-key encryption algorithm to be used to protect sensitive (unclassified) Federal Information, in furtherance of NIST's statutory responsibilities
Acquiring and Deploying Intrusion Detection Systems
This ITL Bulletin provides basic information about intrusion detection systems (IDSs) to help organizations avoid common pitfalls in acquiring, deploying, and maintaining IDSs.
IGBT Model Validation for Soft-Switching Applications
Techniques are described for validating the performance of Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) circuit simulator models for soft-switching circuit conditions. The circuits used for the validation include a soft-switched boost converter similar to that
Guideline for Implementing Cryptography in the Federal Government
[Superseded by SP 800-21 Second edition (December 2005): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=150421 ] The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to Federal agencies on how to select cryptographic controls for protecting
Dynamic Power-Conscious Routing for MANETs: An Initial Approach
We develop an initial dynamic power-conscious routing scheme (MPR) that incorporates physical layer and link layer statistics to conserve power, while compensating for the channel conditions and interference environments at the intended receiver. The aim
Supporting Relationships in Access Control Using Role Based Access Control
The Role Based Access Control (RBAC) model and mechanism have proven to be useful and effective. This is clear from the many RBAC implementations in commercial products. However, there are many common examples where access decisions must include other
Modes of Operation Validation System for the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TMOVS): Requirements and Procedures
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Modes of Operation Validation System for the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TMOVS) specifies the procedures involved in validating implementations of the Triple DES algorithm in ANSI X9.52 - 1998