Definitions[]
Computing[]
Security measures are
“ | all of the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards in an information system.[1] | ” |
“ | elements of software, firmware, hardware, or procedures that are included in a system for the satisfaction of security specifications.[2] | ” |
General[]
Security measures refers to the steps taken to prevent or minimize criminal acts, espionage, terrorism or sabotage.
Military[]
Security measures are
“ | [t]he means to protect and defend information and information systems. Security measures include operations security and information assurance.[3] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ 45 C.F.R. §164.304.
- ↑ Department of Defense, National Computer Security Center, Glossary of Computer Security Terms (NCSC-TG-004, Ver. 1) (Oct. 21, 1988).
- ↑ U.S. Air Force Glossary, Air Force Doctrine Document 1-2 (Jan. 11, 2007) (full-text).