Guard

nounid 2691·updated May 9, 2026
verified

A mechanism limiting the exchange of information between information systems or subsystems.

polysemous

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Classifications

Entity Type

Control85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

acronym
System
synonym
guard dutyprecautionsafeguardsafetytackle
plural
Guards
possessive
Guard's
pluralpossessive
Guards'

Framework definitions

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
§1
A mechanism limiting the exchange of information between information systems or subsystems.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
A mechanism limiting the exchange of information between information systems or subsystems.
Wordset Dictionary10 sensesview framework →
§1
a position on a basketball team
§2
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
§3
the duty of serving as a sentry
§4
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
§5
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
§6
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
§7
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
§8
the person who plays that position on a football team
§9
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
§10
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
A mechanism limiting the exchange of information between information systems or subsystems.
DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column

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