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mechanism

Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

security mechanism

Definitions:

  A device or function designed to provide one or more security services usually rated in terms of strength of service and assurance of the design.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015 under security mechanism

  A process or system that is used to produce a particular result.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-160v1r1

  The fundamental processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-160v1r1

  A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-160v1r1

  A device or method for achieving a security-relevant purpose.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-160v1r1 under security mechanism

  An operating system entry point or separate operating system support program that performs a specific action or related group of actions.
Sources:
NISTIR 5153 under Mechanism