Internal Network
Internal Network: A network where: (i) the establishment, maintenance, and provisioning of security controls are under the direct control of organizational…
Definition
A network where: (i) the establishment, maintenance, and provisioning of security controls are under the direct control of organizational employees or contractors; or (ii) cryptographic encapsulation or similar security technology provides the same effect. An internal network is typically organization-owned, yet may be organization-controlled while not being organization-owned.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A network where: (i) the establishment, maintenance, and provisioning of security controls are under the direct control of organizational employees or contractors; or (ii) cryptographic encapsulation or similar security technology provides the same effect. An internal network is typically organization-owned, yet may be organization-controlled while not being organization-owned. (SP 800-53 A) (NISTIR)network where