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Security Mechanism

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A device designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the design.

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A device designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the design.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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A device designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the design.