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configuration settings

Definition(s):

  The set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware that affect the security posture and/or functionality of the information system.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 under Configuration Settings

  The set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, and/or firmware that affect the security posture and/or functionality of the information system.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-128 under Configuration Settings
NIST SP 800-128

  The set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware that affect the security posture and/or functionality of the system.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 from NIST SP 800-128
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 1 [Superseded]

  The set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware that affect the security posture or functionality of the system.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-172