In a system, such as an automatic data processing, communications, computer, information, or control system, key that provides protection of system data against loss of integrity or modification by unauthorized users by preventing unauthorized access. See also access, authorization, authorize, automatic data processing system, communications system, computer system, control system, data integrity, information system, key, protection, user.
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Weik, M.H. (2000). system key. In: Computer Science and Communications Dictionary. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0613-6_18894
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