Security Kernel: The core component of a secure operating system that enforces the security policy for the entire system. It provides mechanisms such as authentication and access control and is designed to be tamper-proof and resilient to attacks, isolating critical security functions from the rest of the system.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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