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information systems security (INFOSEC) boundary

Definition(s):

  An imaginary definable perimeter encompassing all the critical functions in an INFOSEC product and separating them from all other functions within the product. Note: INFOSEC Boundary is in terms of a product assessment; not to be confused with authorization boundary.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NSA Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) dated October, 2012