Word of the Day – June 24, 2025

security marking

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun The means used to associate a set of security attributes with objects in a human-readable form in order to enable organizational, process-based enforcement of information security policies. (used 13 times in citations and controls)
Noun Human-readable indicators applied to a document, storage media, or hardware component to designate security classification, categorization and/or handling restrictions applicable to the information contained therein. For intelligence information, these could include compartment and sub-compartment indicators and handling restrictions. (used 21 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural security markings
Plural Possessive security markings'
Possessive security marking's

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