Primary definition
Minimum set of security functionality that enforces access control on individual users and makes them accountable for their actions through login procedures, auditing of security-relevant events, and resource isolation. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Also known asCAP · Controlled Access Protection Mechanism · Access Control Protection
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Minimum set of security functionality that enforces access control on individual users and makes them accountable for their actions through login procedures, auditing of security-relevant events, and resource isolation. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Controlled Access Protection. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/controlled-access-protection
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