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FIPS-Approved Security Method

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A security method (e.g., cryptographic algorithm, cryptographic key generation algorithm or key distribution technique, random number generator, authentication technique, or evaluation criteria) that is either a) specified in a FIPS, or b) adopted in a FIPS.

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Entity Type

Control85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Sensitivity

Regulated92%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Information Class

Cui60%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

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FIPS-Approved Security Method's
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Framework definitions

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A security method (e.g., cryptographic algorithm, cryptographic key generation algorithm or key distribution technique, random number generator, authentication technique, or evaluation criteria) that is either a) specified in a FIPS, or b) adopted in a FIPS.
FIPS PUB 1961 senseview framework →
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A security method (e.g., cryptographic algorithm, cryptographic key generation algorithm or key distribution technique, random number generator, authentication technique, or evaluation criteria) that is either a) specified in a FIPS, or b) adopted in a FIPS.

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