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TR

Abbreviation for Technische Richtlinie

In short and in plain language

A TR is a technical rule.

A German state office for security writes down what safe tech needs.

It is usually just advice.

It can serve as a yardstick. One use is safe email.

Definition
A TR is a technical guideline in which the German Federal Office for Information Security describes requirements for secure technology. It is generally a professional recommendation. It can serve as a benchmark, for example for securing email.