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network security

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

The protection of computer networks and their services from unauthorized entry, modification, destruction, or disclosure, and provision of assurance that the network performs its critical functions correctly and that there are no harmful side effects. Network security includes providing for data integrity.

MWENY DFS Part 500 (NYCRR Title 23, Chapter 1, Part 500)

Senses

NIST SP 800-171r3attested usage pack match

No definition is given in NIST SP 800-171r3. The term is attested in use at 1 citation in that document; a definition is pending curation.

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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