### Question
How is the term cybersecurity purpose defined?


### Answer
The term **cybersecurity purpose** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 1501* as the following:

> the purpose of protecting an information system or information that is stored on, processed by, or transiting an information system from a cybersecurity threat or security vulnerability

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-CYBERSECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING**

