Security Categorization

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS 199 for other than national security systems.

Framework senses

6 senses across 5 frameworks

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

§1: The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. See Security Category.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS 199 for other than national security systems.

NIST SP 800-531 senseview framework →

§1: The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. See Security Category.

NIST SP 800-53A1 senseview framework →

§1: The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS 199 for other than national security systems.

NIST SP 800-371 senseview framework →

§1: The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS 199 for other than national security systems.

NIST SP 800-391 senseview framework →

§1: The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS 199 for other than national security systems.