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Security perimeter

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A physical or logical boundary that is defined for a system, domain, or enclave, within which a particular security policy or security architecture is applied.

Framework senses

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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The boundary that defines the area of security concern and security policy coverage
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A physical or logical boundary that is defined for a system, domain, or enclave, within which a particular security policy or security architecture is applied.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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A physical or logical boundary that is defined for a system, domain, or enclave, within which a particular security policy or security architecture is applied.