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Security Categorization

Security Categorization: The process of determining the security category for information or an information system.

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The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS PUB 199 for other than national security systems. See security category.

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The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. See Security Category. SOURCE: SP 800-53

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