Configuration management
nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026
The management of security features and assurances through control of changes made to a system's hardware, software, firmware, documentation, testing, test fixtures, and test documentation throughout the development and operational life of the system.
Framework senses
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- Establish a known baseline condition and manage it.
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- The control of changes to a set of configuration items over a system life cycle
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- §1
- The management of security features and assurances through control of changes made to a system's hardware, software, firmware, documentation, testing, test fixtures, and test documentation throughout the development and operational life of the system.