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Cascading
Cascading: (Cross Domain) The downward flow of information through a range of security levels greater than the accreditation range of a system, network, or…
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(Cross Domain) The downward flow of information through a range of security levels greater than the accreditation range of a system, network, or component without passing through an isolated device that implements the enforcement of all applicable approved policy decisions for each domain transfer.
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Downward flow of information through a range of security levels greater than the accreditation range of a system, network, or component. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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