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robustness

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  The ability of an information assurance (IA) entity to operate correctly and reliably across a wide range of operational conditions, and to fail gracefully outside of that operational range.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015

  When applied to ISCM, a property that an ISCM capability is sufficiently accurate, complete, timely, and reliable for providing security status information to organization decision-makers to enable them to make risk-based decisions. The ability of an information assurance (IA) entity to operate correctly and reliably across a wide range of operational conditions and to fail gracefully outside of that operational range.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-137A CNSSI 4009-2015