See #secure

Definitions:

Capability of a product to enable actions of an entity to be traced uniquely to the entity

ISO-25010:2023


  • The security goal that generates the requirement for actions of an entity to be traced uniquely to that entity. This supports non-repudiation, deterrence, fault isolation, intrusion detection and prevention, and after-action recovery and legal action.
  • A property that ensures that the actions of an entity may be traced uniquely to that entity.
  • The property of being able to trace activities on a system to individuals who may then be held responsible for their actions.

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