Disconnection

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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The termination of an interconnection between two or more IT systems. A disconnection may be planned (e.g., due to changed business needs) or unplanned (i.e., due to an attack or other contingency).

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: The termination of an interconnection between two or more IT systems. A disconnection may be planned (e.g., due to changed business needs) or unplanned (i.e., due to an attack or other contingency).

NIST SP 800-471 senseview framework →

§1: The termination of an interconnection between two or more IT systems. A disconnection may be planned (e.g., due to changed business needs) or unplanned (i.e., due to an attack or other contingency).