NIST Special Publication 800-33

Citation
NIST, Underlying Technical Models for Information Technology Security (NIST Special Publication 800-33) (Dec. 2001) (full-text).

Overview
The purpose of this document is to provide a description of the technical foundations, termed "models," that underlie secure information technology (IT). The intent is to provide, in a concise form, the models that should be considered in the design and development of technical security capabilities. These models encompass lessons learned, good practices, and specific technical considerations.

The intended audience consists of both government and private sectors including:


 * IT users desiring a better understanding of system security,
 * Engineers and architects designing/building security capabilities, and
 * Those developing guidance for others to use in implementing security capabilities.