NI glossary terms

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Nickname

/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An informal or colloquial name used to identify a person, often in place of a legal name.
    The witness was known by the nickname 'Red' in court documents.

Forms

  • nicknames

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Commentary

In legal contexts, nicknames may appear in identification or testimonial references but generally do not substitute for a legal name in formal proceedings.

Nist Cybersecurity Framework

/ˈnɪst ˌsaɪbərkjʊərɪti ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A voluntary framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to guide US organizations in managing and reducing cybersecurity risk.
    The company aligned its security policies with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to improve defenses.

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  • nist cybersecurity framework

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Commentary

Widely used in legal drafting to reference compliance standards; often incorporated by reference in contracts and regulations governing cybersecurity practices.

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