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Computer Security (compusec) (c.f.d.)

Computer Security (compusec) (c.f.d.): Measures and controls that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information processed and stored…

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Cybersecurity

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Measures and controls that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information processed and stored by a computer. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term “cybersecurity”.

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Definition 2

Measures and controls that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information system assets including hardware, software, firmware, and information being processed, stored, and communicated. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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