System Software

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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The special software within the cryptographic boundary (e.g., operating system, compilers or utility programs) designed for a specific computer system or family of computer systems to facilitate the operation and maintenance of the computer system, associated programs, and data.

Framework senses

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

§1: The special software within the cryptographic boundary (e.g., operating system, compilers or utility programs) designed for a specific computer system or family of computer systems to facilitate the operation and maintenance of the computer system, associated programs, and data.

FIPS PUB 140-21 senseview framework →

§1: The special software within the cryptographic boundary (e.g., operating system, compilers or utility programs) designed for a specific computer system or family of computer systems to facilitate the operation and maintenance of the computer system, associated programs, and data.