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nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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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.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: 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.

NIST SP 800-53A1 senseview framework →

§1: 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.