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covert channel analysis

Definition(s):

  Determination of the extent to which the security policy model and subsequent lower-level program descriptions may allow unauthorized access to information.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 from CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 [Superseded] under Covert Channel Analysis from CNSSI 4009