Category: E-J

Encryption of information as it transits through or between information systems.

The encryption of information stored in an asset. This includes, without limitation, information stored on fixed or removable media (e.g., USB drives,…

The process of changing plaintext into cipher text. Source: NISTIR 7621 Rev 1, CNSSI 4009

The flow of information or connectivity from one location to another. This can be related to data as well as connectivity from…

Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract…

Whenever “establish and maintain” (or “established and maintained”) is used as a phrase, it refers not only to the development and maintenance…

A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information. Source(s): NIST 800-171…