Sikkerhedskarakteristika

Sikkerhedskarakteristika, often translated as security characteristics or security features, refers to the inherent properties and measures of a system, product, or service designed to protect it from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. These characteristics are crucial for establishing trust and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data and operations.

Key security characteristics can include confidentiality, which ensures that information is accessible only to authorized individuals or entities. Integrity is another vital characteristic, guaranteeing that data remains accurate, complete, and has not been altered without authorization. Availability ensures that systems and services are accessible and usable when needed by legitimate users. Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system. Authorization, distinct from authentication, determines what actions an authenticated user or system is permitted to perform. Non-repudiation provides assurance that a party cannot deny having performed an action.

The implementation of these characteristics often involves a combination of technical controls, such as encryption, access control lists, and intrusion detection systems, as well as administrative and physical safeguards. The specific security characteristics emphasized and their implementation details depend heavily on the context and the sensitivity of the information or system being protected. For example, a financial system will have different security characteristic requirements than a public information website.