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Domain
Domain: An environment or context that includes a set of system resources and a set of system entities that have the right to access the resources as defined…
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Definition
An environment or context that includes a set of system resources and a set of system entities that have the right to access the resources as defined by a common sec urity policy, security model, or security architecture. See security domain.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A collection of users, computers, and resources that have a common security policy administered by a single entity.
- Definition 3
A set of subjects, their information objects, and a common security policy. (SP 800-27) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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The Cyber Glossary
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