Octet
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-002907
1. A string of eight bits.
2. A group of eight binary digits.
3. A string of eight bits. Often referred to as a byte.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-002907 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| References | NIST SP 800-38C; NIST SP 800-38A; NIST SP 800-38F; NIST CSRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "1. A string of eight bits.\n\n2. A group of eight binary digits.\n\n3. A string of eight bits. Often referred to as a byte.",
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"NIST SP 800-38C",
"NIST SP 800-38A",
"NIST SP 800-38F",
"NIST CSRC Glossary"
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}
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