ABSTRACT
The definition of security management may take different forms, depending on the role of the
organization or individual being asked. The definition of security management from Wikipedia states
Security management: In network management, the set of functions (a) that protects tele-
communications networks and systems from unauthorized access by persons, acts, or influences
and (b) that includes many subfunctions, such as creating, deleting, and controlling security
services and mechanisms; distributing security-relevant information; reporting security-relevant
events; controlling the distribution of cryptographic keying material; and authorizing subscriber
access, rights, and privileges.
