Trusted computing base (TCB)
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-004430
Totality of protection mechanisms within a computer system, including hardware, firmware, and software, the combination responsible for enforcing a security policy.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-004430 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| Abbreviation | TCB |
| References | CNSSI 4009-2022; NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1; NIST CSRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Trusted computing base (TCB)",
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"definition": "Totality of protection mechanisms within a computer system, including hardware, firmware, and software, the combination responsible for enforcing a security policy.",
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"CNSSI 4009-2022; NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1",
"NIST CSRC Glossary"
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}
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