Password Protected

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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The ability to protect a file using a password access control, protecting the data contents from being viewed with the appropriate viewer unless the proper password is entered.

Framework senses

4 senses across 3 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →

§1: The ability to protect a file using a password access control, protecting the data contents from being viewed with the appropriate viewer unless the proper password is entered.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: The ability to protect the contents of a file or device from being accessed until the correct password is entered.

NIST SP 800-721 senseview framework →

§1: The ability to protect a file using a password access control, protecting the data contents from being viewed with the appropriate viewer unless the proper password is entered.

NIST SP 800-1241 senseview framework →

§1: The ability to protect the contents of a file or device from being accessed until the correct password is entered.