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Baseline

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

Hardware, software, databases, and relevant documentation for an information system at a given point in time.

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Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A documented version of a hardware component, software program, configuration, standard, procedure, or project management plan. Baseline versions are placed under formal change controls and should not be modified unless the changes are approved and documented.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Hardware, software, databases, and relevant documentation for an information system at a given point in time.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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Hardware, software, databases, and relevant documentation for an information system at a given point in time.