SecurityMechanismen
Security mechanisms, sometimes referred to as SecurityMechanismen in German contexts, are the sets of techniques, tools, and procedures used to protect information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. They are designed to enforce the fundamental security goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, often extended by authenticity, accountability, and non-repudiation.
They can be broadly categorized as preventive, detective, or corrective, and as technical or organizational controls.
Common examples include authentication and authorization mechanisms for access control; cryptographic mechanisms such as encryption, hashing,
Effective security design follows principles such as defense in depth, least privilege, separation of duties, fail-safe
Security mechanisms are implemented throughout the system lifecycle, from policy formulation to deployment, operation, and evolution.