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security goal

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

IT security goal

Definition(s):

  The IT security goal is to enable an organization to meet all mission/business objectives by implementing systems with due care consideration of IT-related risks to the organization, its partners, and its customers.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-33 [Withdrawn]

  See “Security goal.”
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-27 Rev. A under IT security goal [Withdrawn]

  The five security goals are confidentiality, availability, integrity, accountability, and assurance.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-27 Rev. A under security goals [Withdrawn]