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Baseline Security

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

The minimum security controls required for safeguarding an IT system based on its identified needs for confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability protection.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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The minimum security controls required for safeguarding an IT system based on its identified needs for confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability protection.
NIST SP 800-161 senseview framework →
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The minimum security controls required for safeguarding an IT system based on its identified needs for confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability protection.