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1. Security of Bluetooth Systems and Devices: Updated Guide Issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Series: ITL Bulletin
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 8/13/2012
Author: Shirley Mae Radack
Abstract: This bulletin summarizes the information that is included in NIST Special Publication (SP) 121, Revision 1, Guide to Bluetooth Security: Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This guide was revised by John Padgette o ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911947

2. Preparing for and Responding to CA Compromise and Fraudulent Certificate Issuance
Series: ITL Bulletin
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 7/10/2012
Authors: Paul Turner, William T Polk, Elaine B Barker
Abstract: As the use of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates (e.g., the use of Transport Layer Security [TLS] and Secure Sockets Layer [SSL]) for the security of systems has increased, the certification authorities (CAs) that issue certific ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911197

3. The Common Misuse Scoring System (CMSS): Metrics for Software Feature Misuse Vulnerabilities
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7864
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 7/10/2012
Authors: Elizabeth LeMay, Karen Ann Scarfone, Peter M Mell
Abstract: The Common Misuse Scoring System (CMSS) is a set of measures of the severity of software feature misuse vulnerabilities. A software feature is a functional capability provided by software. A software feature misuse vulnerability is a vulnerability in ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910230

4. Next Generation Packaging, Kitting, and Palletizing: Can one robot do it all?
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7866
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 6/28/2012
Authors: Rajmohan Madhavan, Stephen Bruce Balakirsky, Craig I Schlenoff
Abstract: A seminar titled "Next Generation Packaging, Kitting, and Palletizing: Can one robot do it all?" was held on February 9th 2012 at the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) MODEX show in Atlanta, GA. The seminar primarily focused on whether sys ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911251

5. Cloud Computing: A Review of Features, Benefits, and Risks, and Recommendations for Secure, Efficient Implementations
Series: ITL Bulletin
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 6/27/2012
Author: Shirley Mae Radack
Abstract: This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-146, Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations: Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The publication explains the different ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911668

6. Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations
Series: Special Publication (NIST SP)
Report Number: 800-146
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 5/29/2012
Authors: Mark L Badger, Timothy Grance, Robert Patt-Corner, Jeffrey Mark Voas
Abstract: This document reprises the NIST-established definition of cloud computing, describes cloud computing benefits and open issues, presents an overview of major classes of cloud technology, and provides guidelines and recommendations on how organizations ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911075

7. A Review of Test Artifacts for Additive Manufacturing
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7858
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 5/24/2012
Authors: Shawn P Moylan, April Lynne Cooke, Kevin K Jurrens, John A Slotwinski, M Alkan Donmez
Abstract: A standardized test part can be used to quantitatively evaluate the performance of a machine or process. This document reviews existing test artifacts used to characterize additive processes that are reported in the literature. Several aspects of t ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910625

8. Secure Hash Standard: Updated Specifications Approved and Issued as Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 180-4
Series: ITL Bulletin
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 5/9/2012
Author: Shirley Mae Radack
Abstract: This bulletin summarizes the information that is included in revised Federal Information Processing Standard 180-4, Secure Hash Standard. The revised standard, announced in a March 6, 2012, Federal Register notice, was approved by the Secretary of Co ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911344

9. IREX III Supplement 1: Failure Analysis
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7853
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 4/18/2012
Authors: George W Quinn, Patrick J Grother
Abstract: Iris recognition has the potential to be extremely accurate, but it is highly dependent on the quality of the input data. Iris occlusion, off-axis gaze, blurred images, and iris rotation are common problems that can make recognizing individuals m ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910385

10. IREX III - Performance of Iris Identification Algorithms
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7836
Topic: Information Technology
Published: 4/3/2012
Authors: Patrick J Grother, George W Quinn, James R Matey, Mei Lee Ngan, Wayne J Salamon, Gregory P Fiumara, Craig I Watson
Abstract: Iris recognition has long been held as an accurate and fast biometric. In the first public evaluation of one-to-many iris identification technologies, this third activity in the Iris Exchange (IREX) program has measured the core algorithmic effi ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910350