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Subsystem

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A major subdivision or component of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that perform one or more specific functions.

Framework senses

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A major subdivision or component of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that perform one or more specific functions.
NIST SP 800-531 senseview framework →
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A major subdivision or component of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that perform one or more specific functions.
NIST SP 800-53A1 senseview framework →
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A major subdivision or component of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that perform one or more specific functions.
NIST SP 800-371 senseview framework →
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A major subdivision or component of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that perform one or more specific functions.