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configuration change control process

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

An action that is taken or performed to systematically manage all changes made to an asset's arrangement, system configuration, or security configuration in order to prevent unnecessary disruptions, vulnerabilities, and mitigate threats. Its purpose is to ensure that all changes to a complex system are performed with the knowledge and consent of management.

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An action that is taken or performed to systematically manage all changes made to an asset's arrangement, system configuration, or security configuration in order to prevent unnecessary disruptions, vulnerabilities, and mitigate threats. Its purpose is to ensure that all changes to a complex system are performed with the knowledge and consent of management.