An operating system entry point or separate operating system support program that performs a specific action or related group of actions.
Source(s):
NISTIR 5153
under Mechanism
A process or system that is used to produce a particular result.
The fundamental processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon.
A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.
Refer to security mechanism.
Note: A mechanism can be technology- or nontechnology-based (e.g., apparatus, device, instrument, procedure, process, system, operation, method, technique, means, or medium).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160
[Superseded]
A process or system that is used to produce a particular result.
The fundamental processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon.
A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.
Refer to security mechanism.
Note: A mechanism can be technology- or nontechnology-based (e.g., apparatus, device, instrument, procedure, process, system, operation, method, technique, means, or medium).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160
[Superseded]
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