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capability

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Capability, Security

Definition(s):

  A combination of mutually reinforcing controls implemented by technical means, physical means, and procedural means. Such controls are typically selected to achieve a common information security or privacy purpose.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2

  A combination of mutually reinforcing security and/or privacy controls implemented by technical, physical, and procedural means. Such controls are typically selected to achieve a common information security- or privacy-related purpose.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

  A combination of mutually reinforcing security and/or privacy controls implemented by technical means, physical means, and procedural means. Such controls are typically selected to achieve a common information security- or privacy-related purpose.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-53B

  See Capability, Security.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8011 Vol. 1 under Capability

  A set of mutually reinforcing security controls implemented by technical, physical, and procedural means. Such controls are typically selected to achieve a common information security-related purpose.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8011 Vol. 1 under Capability, Security

  A feature or function.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8228 under Capability