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Computer security policy
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<p>A computer security policy defines the goals and elements of an organization's computer systems. The definition can be highly formal or informal. Security policies are enforced by organizational policies or security mechanisms. A technical implementation defines whether a computer system is <i>secure</i> or <i>insecure</i>. These formal policy <a href="/facts/Computer_security_model/IAFFooof">models</a> can be categorized into the core security principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. For example, the <a href="/facts/Bell%25E2%2580%2593LaPadula_model/aWl1Fc7R">Bell–LaPadula model</a> is a <i>confidentiality policy model</i>, whereas the <a href="/facts/Biba_model/qRGPXRSm">Biba model</a> is an <i>integrity policy model</i>. </p>