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ISC

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Information System Component
Internet Systems Consortium

Definition(s):

  A discrete, identifiable information technology asset (e.g., hardware, software, firmware) that represents a building block of an information system. Information system components include commercial information technology products.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 under Information System Component from NIST SP 800-128 - Adapted

  A discrete identifiable IT asset that represents a building block of an information system.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-128 under Information System Component

  See Authorization Boundary.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 under Information System Component from NIST SP 800-128 - Adapted