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security label

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

label

Definition(s):

  The means used to associate a set of security attributes with a specific information object as part of the data structure for that object.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1 under Security Label from NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 [Superseded] under Security Label

  Explicit or implicit marking of a data structure or output media associated with an information system representing the FIPS 199 security category, or distribution limitations or handling caveats of the information contained therein.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-18 Rev. 1 under Security Label

  See security label.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 under label
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 under label
NIST SP 800-18 Rev. 1 under Label
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 [Superseded] under Label

  Information that either identifies an associated parameter or provides information regarding the parameter’s proper protection and use.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 [Superseded] under Label