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NIST SP 800-53A Rev 4: NIST Special Publication 800-53A Revision 4 is the previous version of the guidelines for assessing the security controls in federal information systems and organizations. It provides a set of procedures for conducting assessments of security controls and techniques for ensuring those controls are effectively implemented.

NIST SP 800-64: NIST Special Publication 800-64 provides comprehensive guidelines for integrating security considerations into the system development life cycle (SDLC). It assists organizations in understanding the process of incorporating effective security measures at every phase of the software development process, thus ensuring the creation of more secure and robust systems.

NIST SP 800-82: NIST SP 800-82 Revision 2 offers guidelines for securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including SCADA systems, DCS, and PLCs. It addresses the specific operational demands of ICS and provides strategies for protecting against vulnerabilities while maintaining system integrity and resilience.

NIST SP 800-92: A publication by the National Institute of Standards and Technology providing guidelines for Computer Security Log Management. It explains the importance of log management in security incident identification and outlines best practices for log generation, analysis, storage, and disposal.

Non-Conductive, Non-Toxic Liquid Suppressants (NOVEC): Non-Conductive, Non-Toxic Liquid Suppressants, marketed under the brand name NOVEC, are fire suppression solutions designed for use in environments with sensitive electronic equipment, such as data centers. These suppressants extinguish fires without causing damage to hardware or leaving harmful residues, ensuring the safety of both the equipment and the facility.

Non-relational database: A type of database that does not use a traditional tabular structure to store data. It is used in big data and NoSQL projects to store and process large amounts of data in a flexible, scalable way. Examples include MongoDB, Cassandra, and HBase.