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Computer Network Attack (CNA)

Computer Network Attack (CNA): Actions taken through the use of computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident in computers and…

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Definition

Actions taken through the use of computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident in computers and computer networks, or the computers and networks themselves.

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Definition 2

Actions taken through the use of computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident in computers and computer networks, or in transit, or the computers and networks themselves.

Source: March 2020 CSC ReportType: external
Definition 3

Actions taken through the use of computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident in computers and computer networks, or the computers and networks themselves. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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2
March 2020 CSC Report
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3
The Cyber Glossary
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