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Clear Text

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

Information that is not encrypted.

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ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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Data that is not encrypted. Also known as plaintext.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Information that is not encrypted.
NIST SP 800-821 senseview framework →
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Information that is not encrypted.