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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

An assessment object that includes specific protection-related items (e.g., hardware, software, or firmware) employed within or at the boundary of an information system.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-137 under Mechanisms NISTIR 7298
NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 under Mechanisms

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