computer network defense
nounverified· unreviewed·updated Aug 30, 2026
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.
MWENISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 2
Senses
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon
The actions taken to defend against unauthorized activity within computer networks.
Classifications
Entity Type
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Information Class
unclassified
Variants
- acronym
- CND
- plural
- computer network defenses
- possessive
- computer network defense's
- pluralpossessive
- computer network defenses'