Glossary Term
National Institute of Standards and Technology Publication 800-53 (NIST 800-53)
US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 publications and subsequent revisions codify requirements for security and privacy controls in federal systems.
The publication provides both a catalog of required security and privacy controls for federal systems and processes for selecting controls to protect operations, assets, individuals, organizations, and natural interests.

2FA/MFA Rapid Reference
Authentication at a glance
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- 2FA and MFA basics and common solutions
- The benefits and drawbacks of each
- Glossary of authentication terms
2FA/MFA Rapid Reference
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- Glossary of authentication terms
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