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acquirer

Definition(s):

  Stakeholder that acquires or procures a product or service.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NISTIR 7622, ISO/IEC 15288 - Adapted
NIST SP 800-161 under Acquirer from ISO/IEC 15288 - Adapted
NISTIR 7622 under Acquirer from ISO/IEC 15288 - Adapted

  Stakeholder that acquires or procures a product or service from a supplier.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 1 from ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288