Term:IP Address

NIST IR 7298

IP Address - An IP address is a unique number for a computer that is used to determine where messages transmitted on the Internet should be delivered. The IP address is analogous to a house number for ordinary postal mail. SOURCE: SP 800-46

NIST SP 800-46

IP Address - An IP address is a unique number for a computer that is used to determine where messages transmitted on the Internet should be delivered. The IP address is analogous to a house number for ordinary postal mail.