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Cyberspace

Cyberspace: The interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems,…

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Cybersecurity

Definition

The interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers in critical industries.

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Definition 2

A global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent networks of information technology infrastructures and resident data, including the internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers.

Source: March 2020 CSC ReportType: external
Definition 3

A global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information systems infrastructures including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external
Definition 4

A global domain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent networks of information technology infrastructures and resident data, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers.

Source: ODNI Cyber Threats to Elections LexiconType: external

Sources

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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March 2020 CSC Report
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The Cyber Glossary
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ODNI Cyber Threats to Elections Lexicon
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