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security mechanism

Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-003827

1. A device or function designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the design.

2. A process or system that is used to produce a particular result.

3. The fundamental processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon.

4. A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.

5. A device or method for achieving a security-relevant purpose.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CYB-003827
FieldCybersecurity
Abbreviationmechanism
ReferencesCNSSI 4009-2022; NIST SP 800-160v1r1; NIST CSRC Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "abbreviation": "mechanism",
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022",
    "NIST SP 800-160v1r1",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/security-mechanism/"
}

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