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access

Definition(s):

  Ability to make use of any information system resource.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-161 under Access from NIST SP 800-32
NISTIR 7298 [Superseded] under Access

  Ability to make use of any information system (IS) resource.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-32
NIST SP 800-32 [Withdrawn] under Access

  To make contact with one or more discrete functions of an online, digital service.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-3 under Access