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Display on an information system that sets parameters for system or data use.

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Definition 2

Element of a webpage that displays advertisements. Banner elements can serve as inconspicuous vectors for attacking websites, since the content is rarely verified by the web administrators.

Source: Information Assurance Situation in Switzerland and InternationallyType: external
Definition 3

Display on an information system that sets parameters for system or data use. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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2
Information Assurance Situation in Switzerland and Internationally
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3
The Cyber Glossary
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