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Security Service

Security Service: A capability that supports one, or many, of the security goals.

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A capability that supports one, or many, of the security goals. Examples of security services are key management, access control, and authentication.

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A capability that supports one, or many, of the security goals. Examples of security services are key management, access control, and authentication. SOURCE: SP 800-27

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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