external connection
nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026
A link between a system within the organizational boundaries and a secondary (or multiple) system(s) outside of the organizational boundaries.
Framework senses
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- A link between a system within the organizational boundaries and a secondary (or multiple) system(s) outside of the organizational boundaries.
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- An information system or component of an information system that is outside of the authorization boundary established by the organization and for which the organization typically has no direct control over the application of required security controls or the assessment of security control effectiveness.