Target Data

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Definition(s):

The information subject to a given process, typically including most or all information on a piece of storage media.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1

The data that is to be protected (e.g., a key or other sensitive data).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-133 Rev. 2 under Target data

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