Defined term
Fail Safe
Fail Safe: A mode of termination of system functions that prevents damage to specified system resources and system entities (i.e., specified data, property,…
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Definition
A mode of termination of system functions that prevents damage to specified system resources and system entities (i.e., specified data, property, and life) when a failure occurs or is detected in the system (but the failure still might cause a security compromise). See fail secure and fail soft for comparison.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A mode where program execution is terminated to protect the system from being compromised when a hardware or software failure is detected.
- Definition 3
Automatic protection of programs and/or processing systems when hardware or software failure is detected. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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The Cyber Glossary
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