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Data Security

Data Security: The practice of protecting digital information from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft throughout its entire lifecycle.

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The practice of protecting digital information from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft throughout its entire lifecycle.

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Protection of data from unauthorized (accidental or intentional) modification, destruction, or disclosure. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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The Cyber Glossary
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