CISSP-ISSEP: Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

Question

Which term describes an information system’s security against unauthorized access to, or modification of, information—whether it is stored, processed, or transmitted—and against denial of service to authorized users or provision of service to unauthorized users?

Explanation

Information systems security (INFOSEC) is the protection of information systems from unauthorized access or modification of information in storage, processing, or transit, and from denial of service to authorized users. NIST’s glossary attributes this definition to CNSSI-4009.

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NIST IR 7298 Rev. 2, Glossary of Key Information Security Terms

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