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controlled interface

Definition(s):

  A boundary with a set of mechanisms that enforces the security policies and controls the flow of information between interconnected information systems.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 1, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4
NIST SP 800-137 under Controlled Interface from CNSSI 4009
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 1 under Controlled Interface
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 under Controlled Interface from CNSSI 4009

  An interface to a system with a set of mechanisms that enforces the security policies and controls the flow of information between connected systems.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5