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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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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.

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Definition 2

A collection of users, computers, and resources that have a common security policy administered by a single entity.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external
Definition 3

A set of subjects, their information objects, and a common security policy. (SP 800-27) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

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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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3
EAC Information Technology Terminology
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The Cyber Glossary
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