computer network defense

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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Actions taken to defend against unauthorized activity within computer networks. CND includes monitoring, detection, analysis (such as trend and pattern analysis), and response and restoration activities.

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3 senses across 3 frameworks

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →

§1: The actions taken to defend against unauthorized activity within computer networks.

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

§1: Actions taken to defend against unauthorized activity within computer networks. CND includes monitoring, detection, analysis (such as trend and pattern analysis), and response and restoration activities.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Actions taken to defend against unauthorized activity within computer networks. CND includes monitoring, detection, analysis (such as trend and pattern analysis), and response and restoration activities.