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computer security

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

COMPUSEC

Definition(s):

  synonymous withInformation Technology Security.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-16 under Computer Security

  Measures and controls that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information processed and stored by a computer. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term “cybersecurity”.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 [Superseded] under computer security (COMPUSEC) from NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)

  the entire spectrum of information technology including application and support systems.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-14 [Withdrawn]

  the protection afforded to an automated information system in order to attain the applicable objectives of preserving the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information system resources (including hardware, software, firmware, information data, and telecommunications).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-14 [Withdrawn] under Computer security