hardware

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

The physical components of an information system. See also Software and Firmware.

Framework senses

8 senses across 6 frameworks

FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, Baseline, May 20171 senseview framework →

§1: Physical, mechanical, and electrical components of a system, especially a computer.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: The physical elements of a computer system; the computer equipment as opposed to the programs or information stored in a machine.

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

§1: The physical components of an information system. See also Software and Firmware.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: The physical components of an information system. See also Software and Firmware.

Systems and software engineering —Vocabulary1 senseview framework →

§1: Physical equipment used to process, store, or transmit computer programs or data

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →

§1: in computer science, the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
§2: major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
§3: instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal