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Security Mechanism
Security Mechanism: A device or function designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the…
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Definition
A device or function designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the design.
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A device designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the design. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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