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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

The entry or exit point from a computer for connecting communications or peripheral devices.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2 The Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary
NISTIR 8183 NIST SP 800-82, NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2

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