Security Flashcards
Information Security / Information Assurance
1
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Accountability
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The degree to which the actions of an entity can be traced uniquely to that entity.
2
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Authenticity
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The degree to which the identity of a subject or resource can be proved to be the one claimed.
3
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Non-Repudiation
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The degree to which actions or events can be proven to have taken place, so that the actions or events cannot be repudiated later.
4
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Confidentiality
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The degree to which a component or system ensures that data are accessible only to those authorized to have access.
5
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Integrity
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The degree to which a component or system allows only authorized access and modification to a component, a system or data.
