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- NAC
See network access control (NAC).
- NAT
Network Address Translation. See IP proxy.
- National Computing Security Center (NCSC)
The agency that developed the Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) and the Trusted Network Interpretation Environmental Guideline (TNIEG).
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
An agency (formerly known as the National Bureau of Standards [NBS]) that has been involved in developing and supporting standards for the U.S. government for over 100 years. NIST has become involved in cryptography standards, systems, and technology in a variety of areas. It's primarily concerned with governmental systems, where it exercises a great deal of influence.
- National Security Agency (NSA)
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