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Cybersecurity Category

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

The subdivision of a Function into groups of cybersecurity outcomes, closely tied to programmatic needs and particular activities. Examples of Cybersecurity Categories include “Asset Management,” “Identity Management and Access Control,” and “Detection Processes.”.

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The subdivision of a Function into groups of cybersecurity outcomes, closely tied to programmatic needs and particular activities. Examples of Cybersecurity Categories include “Asset Management,” “Identity Management and Access Control,” and “Detection Processes.”.