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Sensitivity

Sensitivity: A measure of the importance assigned to information by its owner, for the purpose of denoting its need for protection.

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A measure of the importance assigned to information by its owner, for the purpose of denoting its need for protection.

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A measure of the importance assigned to information by its owner, for the purpose of denoting its need for protection. (SP 800-60; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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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