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security relevance

Definition(s):

  The term used to describe those functions or mechanisms that are relied upon, directly or indirectly, to enforce a security policy that governs confidentiality, integrity, and availability protections.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 from NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1

  Functions or mechanisms that are relied upon, directly or indirectly, to enforce a security policy that governs confidentiality, integrity, and availability protections.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 1 [Superseded]