TERM

mitigation

The application of one or more measures to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted occurrence and/or lessen its consequences.

Updated

Jan 06, 2026

Senses

Sense 1

The application of one or more measures to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted occurrence and/or lessen its consequences. Implementing appropriate risk reduction controls based on risk management priorities and analysis of alternatives.

The application of one or more measures to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted occurrence and/or lessen its consequences.

Implementing appropriate risk-reduction controls based on risk management priorities and analysis of alternatives.

NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary

Bibliography

NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary
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Source: NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary (niccs.cisa.gov).