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system integritynounMWEThe quality that a system has when it performs its intended function in an unimpaired manner, free from unauthorized manipulation of the system, whether intentional or accidental.Requirement
System InterconnectionnounMWEThe direct connection of two or more IT systems for the purpose of sharing data and other information resources.NetworkRegulated
System of MacrophagesnounMWEa widely distributed system of free and fixed macrophages derived from bone marrowverified
System of MeasurementnounMWEa system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristicverified
System Of RecordsnounMWEA group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual.DataRegulatedPII
System of SystemsnounMWEset of systems and system elements that interact to provide a unique capability that none of the constituent systems can accomplish on its own (note: can be necessary to facilitate interaction of the constituent systems in the system of systems)System
System of Weights and MeasuresnounMWEsystem of measurement for length and weight and durationverified
system operationnounMWEThe day to day processes of using a system according to its design and development criteria.Process
System OwnernounMWEPerson or organization having responsibility for the development, procurement, integration, modification, operation and maintenance, and/or final disposition of an information system.Role
System ProfilenounMWEDetailed security description of the physical structure, equipment component, location, relationships, and general operating environment of an information system.ArtifactRegulatedCUI
System ProgramnounMWEa program (as an operating system or compiler or utility program) that controls some aspect of the operation of a computerverified
System resourcesnounMWECapabilities that can be accessed by a user or program either on the user's machine or across the network. Capabilities can be services, such as file or print services, or devices, such as routers.System
system securitynounMWEThe protection of Bulk Electronic System (BES) Cyber Systems against compromise that could lead to misoperation or instability in the Bulk Electronic System (BES).CapabilityRegulatedCUI
System Security OfficernounMWEA person responsible for enforcement or administration of the security policy that applies to the system.Role
System Security PlannounMWEThe formal document prepared by the information system owner (or common security controls owner for inherited controls) that provides an overview of the security requirements for the system and describes the security controls in place or planned for meeting those requirements. The plan can also contain as supporting appendices or as references, other key security-related documents such as a risk assessment, privacy impact assessment, system interconnection agreements, contingency plan, security configurations, configuration management plan, and incident response plan.ArtifactRegulatedCUI
System SoftwarenounMWEThe 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.SystemRegulated
System-Specific PolicynounMWEA System-specific policy is a policy written for a specific system or device.Requirement
System-Specific Security ControlnounMWEA security control for an information system that has not been designated as a common security control or the portion of a hybrid control that is to be implemented within an information system.Control
Systema LymphaticumnounMWEthe interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the bodyverified
Systema NervosumnounMWEthe sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cellsverified
Systema Nervosum CentralenounMWEthe portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cordverified
Systema Nervosum PeriphericumnounMWEthe section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cordverified
Systema SkeletalenounMWEthe hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animalverified
Systema UrogenitalenounMWEthe system that includes all organs involved in reproduction and in the formation and voidance of urineverified
Systematic DesensitisationnounMWEa technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxietyverified
Systematic DesensitizationnounMWEa technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxietyverified
Systematistnouna biologist who specializes in the classification of organisms into groups on the basis of their structure and origin and behaviorverified
Systemic BiasnounMWESystemic biases result from procedures and practices of particular institutions that operate in ways which result in certain social groups being advantaged or favored and others being disadvantaged or devalued. This need not be the result of any conscious prejudice or discrimination but rather of the majority following existing rules or norms.Vulnerability
Systemic CirculationnounMWEcirculation that supplies blood to all the body except to the lungsverified
Systemic Lupus ErythematosusnounMWEan inflammatory disease of connective tissue with variable features including fever and weakness and fatigability and joint pains and skin lesions on the face or neck or armsverified
Systems AnalysisnounMWEanalysis of all aspects of a project along with ways to collect information about the operation of its partsverified
Systems DevelopmennounMWEIn the NICE Workforce Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Works on the development phases of the systems development lifecycle.Process
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)nounMWEAn approach used to plan, design, develop, test, and implement an application system or a major modification to an application system.Process
Systems ProgramnounMWEa program (as an operating system or compiler or utility program) that controls some aspect of the operation of a computerverified
Systems Requirements PlanningnounMWEIn the NICE Workforce Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and translates these requirements into technical solutions; provides guidance to customers about applicability of information systems to meet business needs.Process
Systems Security AnalysisnounMWEIn the NICE Workforce Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Conducts the integration/testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security.Process
Systems Security ArchitecturenounMWEIn the NICE Workforce Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Develops system concepts and works on the capabilities phases of the systems development lifecycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into system and security designs and processes.Process
Systems SoftwarenounMWEa program such as an operating system, compiler, or utility program that controls some aspect of the operation of a computerverified
Systolenounthe contraction of the chambers of the heart, especially the ventricles, to drive blood into the aorta and pulmonary arteryverified
Systolic PressurenounMWEthe blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heartverified
Syzygynounthe straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational systemverified