The McCumber model provides a concise representation of Information Systems Security discipline. The objective was to integrate separate disciplines such as personnel security, computer security, communications security, and operational security into a cohesive Information Assurance model. The model is viewed as both multidisciplinary and multidimensional. The four dimensions of the model are, Information States, Security Services, Security Countermeasures and time.
McCumber INFOSEC Model
McCumber INFOSEC Model
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The interaction of the components is more important than the individual components themselves. The model is a framework for all who are seeking to understand Information Assurance, its dynamic components and how it will protect information in various states.
