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computer network defense

nounid 1919·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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Variants

acronym
CND
plural
computer network defenses
possessive
computer network defense's
pluralpossessive
computer network defenses'

Framework definitions

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →
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The actions taken to defend against unauthorized activity within computer networks.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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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.
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.

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