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subsystem

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  A major subdivision or component of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that performs one or more specific functions.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1 under Subsystem NIST SP 800-39
NIST SP 800-39 under Subsystem
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 under Subsystem
NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 under Subsystem

  A major subdivision of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that performs one or more specific functions.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-137 under Subsystem NISTIR 7298
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 1 under Subsystem

  A major subdivision or component of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that perform one or more specific functions.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-18 Rev. 1 under Subsystem

  A major subdivision or element of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that performs one or more specific functions.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2