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Security Posture

Security Posture: The security status of an enterprise’s networks, information, and systems based on information assurance (IA) resources (e.g., people,…

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The security status of an enterprise’s networks, information, and systems based on information assurance (IA) resources (e.g., people, hardware, software, policies) and capabilities in place to manage the defense of the enterprise and to react as the situation changes.

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The security status of an enterprise’s networks, information, and systems based on IA resources (e.g., people, hardware, software, policies) and capabilities in place to manage the defense of the enterprise and to react as the situation changes. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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