computer security policy

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Definition(s):

The high-level policy for the security services that are to be supported by a computer for protecting its applications, stored data, and communications, and the rules to be followed in verifying user identities and authorizing their requests before they are granted.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-152 under Computer Security Policy

documentation of computer security decisions
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-12 [Superseded]

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computer security policy

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