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FIPS-199/section/security-objectives | Security Objectives
The FISMA defines three security objectives for information and information systems:
CONFIDENTIALITY
"Preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for
protecting personal privacy and proprietary information..." [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3542]
A loss of confidentia... | FIPS-199 | Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2004-02 | 1 | section | null | 3 CATEGORIZATION OF INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS > Security Objectives | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.199.pdf | 73d19f05f71e30f378050f178aa3943c38790bbae56c07f2b5708c5a1a90242f |
FIPS-199/table/table-1-potential-impact-definitions | Table 1: Potential Impact Definitions for Security Objectives (FIPS 199).
The potential impact on each security objective, by impact level:
Confidentiality (definition): Preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information.... | FIPS-199 | Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2004-02 | 1 | table | null | Table 1 > Potential Impact Definitions for Security Objectives | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.199.pdf | 73d19f05f71e30f378050f178aa3943c38790bbae56c07f2b5708c5a1a90242f |
FIPS-200/definition/accreditation | ACCREDITATION: The official management decision given by a senior agency official to authorize operation of an information system and to explicitly accept the risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), agency assets, or individuals, based on the implementation of an agreed-upon set ... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX A TERMS AND DEFINITIONS > ACCREDITATION | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/definition/adequate-security | ADEQUATE SECURITY: Security commensurate with the risk and the magnitude of harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information. [OMB Circular A-130, | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX A TERMS AND DEFINITIONS > ADEQUATE SECURITY | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/1-purpose | 1 PURPOSE
The E-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), passed by the one hundred and seventh
Congress and signed into law by the President in December 2002, recognized the importance of
information security to the economic and national security interests of the United States. Title III of
the E-Government Act, e... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 1 PURPOSE | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/2-information-system-impact-levels | 2 INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPACT LEVELS
FIPS Publication 199 requires agencies to categorize their information systems as low-impact,
moderate-impact, or high-impact for the security objectives of confidentiality, integrity, and
availability. The potential impact values assigned to the respective security objectives are th... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 2 INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPACT LEVELS | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/ac | Access Control (AC): Organizations must limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems) and to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to exercise. | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > AC | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/appendix-b-references | REFERENCES
[1]
Committee for National Security Systems (CNSS) Instruction 4009, National Information
Assurance Glossary, May 2003.
[2]
E-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347), December 2002.
[3]
Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 199, Standards for Security
Categorization of Federal Information... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | REFERENCES | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/appendix-c-acronyms | ACRONYMS
CIO
Chief Information Officer
CNSS
Committee for National Security Systems
FIPS
Federal Information Processing Standards
FISMA
Federal Information Security Management Act
NIST
OMB
Office of Management and Budget
USC
United States Code | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | ACRONYMS | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/appendix-iii (part 1) | Appendix III]
AGENCY: Any executive department, military department, government corporation, government
controlled corporation, or other establishment in the executive branch of the government (including
the Executive Office of the President), or any independent regulatory agency, but does not include: (i)
the Governm... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | Appendix III] (part 1) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/appendix-iii (part 2) | The term
information technology includes computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware and similar
procedures, services (including support services), and related resources. [40 U.S.C., SEC. 1401]
INFORMATION TYPE: A specific category of information (e.g., privacy, medical, proprietary, financial,
investigative, co... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | Appendix III] (part 2) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/appendix-iii (part 3) | The management, operational, and technical controls (i.e., safeguards or
countermeasures) prescribed for an information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and
availability of the system and its information. [FIPS Publication 199]
SECURITY CONTROL BASELINE: The set of minimum security controls defined for... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | Appendix III] (part 3) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/at | Awareness and Training (AT): Organizations must: (i) ensure that managers and users of organizational information systems are made aware of the security risks associated with their activities and of the applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, standards, instructions, regulations, or procedures related ... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > AT | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/au | Audit and Accountability (AU): Organizations must: (i) create, protect, and retain information system audit records to the extent needed to enable the monitoring, analysis, investigation, and reporting of unlawful, unauthorized, or inappropriate information system activity; and (ii) ensure that the actions of individua... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > AU | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/ca | Certification, Accreditation, and Security Assessments (CA): Organizations must: (i) periodically assess the security controls in organizational information systems to determine if the controls are effective in their application; (ii) develop and implement plans of action designed to correct deficiencies and reduce or ... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > CA | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/cm | Configuration Management (CM): Organizations must: (i) establish and maintain baseline configurations and inventories of organizational information systems (including hardware, software, firmware, and documentation) throughout the respective system development life cycles; and (ii) establish and enforce security config... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > CM | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/cp | Contingency Planning (CP): Organizations must establish, maintain, and effectively implement plans for emergency response, backup operations, and post-disaster recovery for organizational information systems to ensure the availability of critical information resources and continuity of operations in emergency situation... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > CP | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/federal-information-and-information-systems | Section 5131 of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-106)
and the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347).
Federal Information Processing Standards 200
March 9, 2006
Announcing the Standard for
Minimum Security Requirements for
Federal Information... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | Section 5131 of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-106) > Federal Information and Information Systems | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/ia | Identification and Authentication (IA): Organizations must identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices and authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems. | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > IA | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/ir | Incident Response (IR): Organizations must: (i) establish an operational incident handling capability for organizational information systems that includes adequate preparation, detection, analysis, containment, recovery, and user response activities; and (ii) track, document, and report incidents to appropriate organiz... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > IR | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/ma | Maintenance (MA): Organizations must: (i) perform periodic and timely maintenance on organizational information systems; and (ii) provide effective controls on the tools, techniques, mechanisms, and personnel used to conduct information system maintenance. | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > MA | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/mp | Media Protection (MP): Organizations must: (i) protect information system media, both paper and digital; (ii) limit access to information on information system media to authorized users; and (iii) sanitize or destroy information system media before disposal or release for reuse. | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > MP | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/pe | Physical and Environmental Protection (PE): Organizations must: (i) limit physical access to information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals; (ii) protect the physical plant and support infrastructure for information systems; (iii) provide supporting utilities for inf... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > PE | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/pl | Planning (PL): Organizations must develop, document, periodically update, and implement security plans for organizational information systems that describe the security controls in place or planned for the information systems and the rules of behavior for individuals accessing the information systems. | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > PL | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/ps | Personnel Security (PS): Organizations must: (i) ensure that individuals occupying positions of responsibility within organizations (including third-party service providers) are trustworthy and meet established security criteria for those positions; (ii) ensure that organizational information and information systems ar... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > PS | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/ra | Risk Assessment (RA): Organizations must periodically assess the risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, and individuals, resulting from the operation of organizational information systems and the associated processing, storage, or transmission of o... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > RA | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/sa | System and Services Acquisition (SA): Organizations must: (i) allocate sufficient resources to adequately protect organizational information systems; (ii) employ system development life cycle processes that incorporate information security considerations; (iii) employ software usage and installation restrictions; and (... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > SA | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/sc | System and Communications Protection (SC): Organizations must: (i) monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems; and (ii) employ architectura... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > SC | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
FIPS-200/section/si | System and Information Integrity (SI): Organizations must: (i) identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner; (ii) provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems; and (iii) monitor information system security alerts a... | FIPS-200 | Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems | Initial (in force) | 2006-03 | 1 | section | null | 3 MINIMUM SECURITY REQUIREMENTS > Specifications for Minimum Security Requirements > SI | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.200.pdf | 107a9b9cdc8eccf37386aec28bbaf2dfaef5cfece17151ceabc3960423243a57 |
SP-800-137/definition/activities | Activities: [NISTIR 7298] An assessment object that includes specific protection-related pursuits or actions supporting an information system that involve people (e.g., conducting system backup operations, monitoring network traffic). | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Activities | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/adequate-security | Adequate Security: [OMB Circular A-130, Appendix III] Security commensurate with the risk and the magnitude of harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information. This includes assuring that systems and applications used by the agency operate effectively and provide appropria... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Adequate Security | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/advanced-persistent-threats | Advanced Persistent Threats: [NIST SP 800-39] An adversary with sophisticated levels of expertise and significant resources, allowing it through the use of multiple different attack vectors (e.g., cyber, physical, and deception) to generate opportunities to achieve its objectives, which are typically to establish and e... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Advanced Persistent Threats | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/allocation | Allocation: [NISTIR 7298] The process an organization employs to determine whether security controls are defined as system-specific, hybrid, or common. The process an organization employs to assign security controls to specific information system components responsible for providing a particular security capability (e.... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Allocation | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/application | Application: [NISTIR 7298] A software program hosted by an information system. Assessment See Security Control Assessment. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Application | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/assessment-findings | Assessment Findings: [NISTIR 7298] Assessment results produced by the application of an assessment procedure to a security control or control enhancement to achieve an assessment objective; the execution of a determination statement within an assessment procedure by an assessor that results in either a satisfied or oth... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Assessment Findings | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/assessment-method | Assessment Method: [NISTIR 7298] One of three types of actions (examine, interview, test) taken by assessors in obtaining evidence during an assessment. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Assessment Method | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/assessment-object | Assessment Object: [NISTIR 7298] The item (specifications, mechanisms, activities, individuals) upon which an assessment method is applied during an assessment. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Assessment Object | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/assessment-objective | Assessment Objective: [NISTIR 7298] A set of determination statements that expresses the desired outcome for the assessment of a security control or control enhancement. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Assessment Objective | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/assessment-procedure | Assessment Procedure: [NISTIR 7298] A set of assessment objectives and an associated set of assessment methods and assessment objects. Assessor See Security Control Assessor. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Assessment Procedure | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/assurance | Assurance: [NISTIR 7298] The grounds for confidence that the set of intended security controls in an information system are effective in their application. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Assurance | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/assurance-case | Assurance Case: [NISTIR 7298] A structured set of arguments and a body of evidence showing that an information system satisfies specific claims with respect to a given quality attribute. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Assurance Case | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/authentication | Authentication: [FIPS 200] Verifying the identity of a user, process, or device, often as a prerequisite to allowing access to resources in an information system. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Authentication | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/authenticity | Authenticity: [CNSSI 4009] The property of being genuine and being able to be verified and trusted; confidence in the validity of a transmission, a message, or message originator. See Authentication. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Authenticity | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/authorization-boundary | Authorization Boundary: [NIST SP 800-37] All components of an information system to be authorized for operation by an authorizing official and excludes separately authorized systems, to which the information system is connected. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Authorization Boundary | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/authorization-to-operate | Authorization (to operate): [CNSSI 4009] The official management decision given by a senior organizational official to authorize operation of an information system and to explicitly accept the risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, oth... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Authorization (to operate) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/authorizing-official-ao | Authorizing Official (AO): [CNSSI 4009] A senior (federal) official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, ... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Authorizing Official (AO) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/availability | Availability: [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3542] Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information. Categorization See Security Categorization. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Availability | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/chief-information-officer-cio | Chief Information Officer (CIO): [PL 104-106, Sec. 5125(b)] Agency official responsible for: 1) Providing advice and other assistance to the head of the executive agency and other senior management personnel of the agency to ensure that information technology is acquired and information resources are managed in a manne... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Chief Information Officer (CIO) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/common-control | Common Control: [CNSSI 4009] A security control that is inherited by one or more organizational information systems. See Security Control Inheritance. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Common Control | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/common-control-provider | Common Control Provider: [NISTIR 7298] An organizational official responsible for the development, implementation, assessment, and monitoring of common controls (i.e., security controls inherited by information systems). | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Common Control Provider | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/compensating-security-controls | Compensating Security Controls: [NISTIR 7298] The management, operational, and technical controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) employed by an organization in lieu of the recommended controls in the low, moderate, or high baselines described in NIST Special Publication 800-53, that provide equivalent or compara... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Compensating Security Controls | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/comprehensive-testing | Comprehensive Testing: [NISTIR 7298] A test methodology that assumes explicit and substantial knowledge of the internal structure and implementation detail of the assessment object. Also known as white box testing. Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) [CNSSI 4009] Group of individuals usually consisting of Security A... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Comprehensive Testing | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/confidentiality | Confidentiality: [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3542] Preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Confidentiality | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/configuration-control-or-configuration-management | Configuration Control (or Configuration Management): [CNSSI 4009] Process for controlling modifications to hardware, firmware, software, and documentation to protect the information system against improper modifications before, during, and after system implementation. Continuous Monitoring Maintaining ongoing awareness... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Configuration Control (or Configuration Management) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/controlled-interface | Controlled Interface: [CNSSI 4009] A boundary with a set of mechanisms that enforces the security policies and controls the flow of information between interconnected information systems. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Controlled Interface | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/countermeasures | Countermeasures: [CNSSI 4009] Actions, devices, procedures, techniques, or other measures that reduce the vulnerability of an information system. Synonymous with security controls and safeguards. Coverage [NISTIR 7298] An attribute associated with an assessment method that addresses the scope or breadth of the assessme... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Countermeasures | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/depth | Depth: [NISTIR 7298] An attribute associated with an assessment method that addresses the rigor and level of detail associated with the application of the method. The values for the depth attribute, hierarchically from less depth to more depth, are basic, focused, and comprehensive. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Depth | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/domain | Domain: [CNSSI 4009] An environment or context that includes a set of system resources and a set of system entities that have the right to access the resources as defined by a common security policy, security model, or security architecture. See Security Domain. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Domain | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/environment-of-operation | Environment of Operation: [NISTIR 7298] The physical surroundings in which an information system processes, stores, and transmits information. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Environment of Operation | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/examine | Examine: [NISTIR 7298] A type of assessment method that is characterized by the process of checking, inspecting, reviewing, observing, studying, or analyzing one or more assessment objects to facilitate understanding, achieve clarification, or obtain evidence, the results of which are used to support the determination ... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Examine | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/executive-agency | Executive Agency: [41 U.S.C., Sec. 403] An executive department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 101; a military department specified in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 102; an independent establishment as defined in 5 U.S.C., Sec. 104(1); and a wholly owned Government corporation fully subject to the provisions of 31 U.S.C., Chapter 91. Ex... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Executive Agency | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/federal-information-system | Federal Information System: [40 U.S.C., Sec. 11331] An information system used or operated by an executive agency, by a contractor of an executive agency, or by another organization on behalf of an executive agency. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Federal Information System | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/high-impact-system | High-Impact System: [FIPS 200] An information system in which at least one security objective (confidentiality, integrity, or availability) is assigned a FIPS 199 potential impact value of high. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > High-Impact System | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/hybrid-security-control | Hybrid Security Control: [CNSSI 4009] A security control that is implemented in an information system in part as a common control and in part as a system-specific control. See Common Control and System-Specific Security Control. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Hybrid Security Control | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/incident | Incident: [FIPS 200] An occurrence that actually or potentially jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system or the information the system processes, stores, or transmits or that constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violation of security policies, security procedures, or... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Incident | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/individuals | Individuals: [NISTIR 7298] An assessment object that includes people applying specifications, mechanisms, or activities. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Individuals | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-owner | Information Owner: [CNSSI 4009] Official with statutory or operational authority for specified information and responsibility for establishing the controls for its generation, collection, processing, dissemination, and disposal. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Owner | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-resources | Information Resources: [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3502] Information and related resources, such as personnel, equipment, funds, and information technology. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Resources | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-security | Information Security: [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3542] The protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Security | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-security-architect | Information Security Architect: [NISTIR 7298] Individual, group, or organization responsible for ensuring that the information security requirements necessary to protect the organization's core missions and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture including reference models,... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Security Architect | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-security-program-plan | Information Security Program Plan: [NISTIR 7298] Formal document that provides an overview of the security requirements for an organization-wide information security program and describes the program management controls and common controls in place or planned for meeting those requirements. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Security Program Plan | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-security-risk | Information Security Risk: [NIST SP 800-39] The risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation due to the potential for unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of informat... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Security Risk | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-system | Information System: [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3502] A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information. Information System Boundary See Authorization Boundary. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information System | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-system-owner-or-program-manager | Information System Owner (or Program Manager): [NISTIR 7298] Official responsible for the overall procurement, development, integration, modification, or operation and maintenance of an information system. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information System Owner (or Program Manager) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-system-security-engineer | Information System Security Engineer: [CNSSI 4009] Individual assigned responsibility for conducting information system security engineering activities. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information System Security Engineer | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-system-security-engineering | Information System Security Engineering: [CNSSI 4009] Process that captures and refines information security requirements and ensures that their integration into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful security design or configuration. Information System- related Security Ri... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information System Security Engineering | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-system-security-officer-isso | Information System Security Officer (ISSO): [CNSSI 4009] Individual with assigned responsibility for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for an information system or program. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information System Security Officer (ISSO) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-technology | Information Technology: [40 U.S.C., Sec. 1401] Any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency. For... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Technology | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/information-type | Information Type: [FIPS 199] A specific category of information (e.g., privacy, medical, proprietary, financial, investigative, contractor sensitive, security management) defined by an organization or in some instances, by a specific law, Executive Order, directive, policy, or regulation. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Information Type | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/integrity | Integrity: [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3542] Guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Integrity | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/interview | Interview: [NISTIR 7298] A type of assessment method that is characterized by the process of conducting discussions with individuals or groups within an organization to facilitate understanding, achieve clarification, or lead to the location of evidence, the results of which are used to support the determination of sec... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Interview | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-system-idps | Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS): [NISTIR 7298] Software that automates the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs of possible incidents and attempting to stop detected possible incidents. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/malware | Malware: [NISTIR 7298] A program that is inserted into a system, usually covertly, with the intent of compromising the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victim's data, applications, or operating system or of otherwise annoying or disrupting the victim. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Malware | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/management-controls | Management Controls: [FIPS 200] The security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that focus on the management of risk and the management of information system security. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Management Controls | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/mechanisms | Mechanisms: [NISTIR 7298] An assessment object that includes specific protection-related items (e.g., hardware, software, or firmware) employed within or at the boundary of an information system. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Mechanisms | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/metrics | Metrics: [NISTIR 7298] Tools designed to facilitate decision making and improve performance and accountability through collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant performance-related data. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Metrics | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/national-security-system | National Security System: [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3542] Any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency-(i) the function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologi... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > National Security System | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/operational-controls | Operational Controls: [FIPS 200] The security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that are primarily implemented and executed by people (as opposed to systems). | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Operational Controls | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/organization | Organization: [FIPS 200, Adapted] An entity of any size, complexity, or positioning within an organizational structure (e.g., a federal agency, or, as appropriate, any of its operational elements). Organizational Information Security Continuous Monitoring Ongoing monitoring sufficient to ensure and assure effectiveness... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Organization | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/patch-management | Patch Management: [CNSSI 4009] The systematic notification, identification, deployment, installation, and verification of operating system and application software code revisions. These revisions are known as patches, hot fixes, and service packs. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Patch Management | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/penetration-testing | Penetration Testing: [NISTIR 7298] A test methodology in which assessors, using all available documentation (e.g., system design, source code, manuals) and working under specific constraints, attempt to circumvent the security features of an information system. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Penetration Testing | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/plan-of-action-milestones-poa-m | Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M): [OMB Memorandum 02-01] A document that identifies tasks needing to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/potential-impact | Potential Impact: [FIPS 199] The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have: (i) a limited adverse effect (FIPS 199 low); (ii) a serious adverse effect (FIPS 199 moderate); or (iii) a severe or catastrophic adverse effect (FIPS 199 high) on organizational operations, organizational as... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Potential Impact | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/records | Records: [CNSSI 4009] The recordings (automated and/or manual) of evidence of activities performed or results achieved (e.g., forms, reports, test results), which serve as a basis for verifying that the organization and the information system are performing as intended. Also used to refer to units of related data field... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Records | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/resilience | Resilience: [NIST SP 800-39, Adapted] The ability to continue to: (i) operate under adverse conditions or stress, even if in a degraded or debilitated state, while maintaining essential operational capabilities; and (ii) recover to an effective operational posture in a time frame consistent with mission needs. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Resilience | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/risk | Risk: [FIPS 200, Adapted] A measure of the extent to which an entity is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, and typically a function of: (i) the adverse impacts that would arise if the circumstance or event occurs; and (ii) the likelihood of occurrence. [Note: Information system-related security risks are ... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Risk | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/risk-executive-function | Risk Executive (Function): [CNSSI 4009] An individual or group within an organization that helps to ensure that: (i) security risk-related considerations for individual information systems, to include the authorization decisions, are viewed from an organization-wide perspective with regard to the overall strategic goal... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Risk Executive (Function) | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/risk-management | Risk Management: [FIPS 200, Adapted] The program and supporting processes to manage information security risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation, and includes: (i) establishing the context for risk-relat... | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Risk Management | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/risk-response | Risk Response: [NIST SP 800-39] Accepting, avoiding, mitigating, sharing, or transferring risk to organizational operations (mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Risk Response | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
SP-800-137/definition/risk-tolerance | Risk Tolerance: [NISTIR 7298] The level of risk an entity is willing to assume in order to achieve a potential desired result. | SP-800-137 | Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations | Initial (in force) | 2011-09 | 1 | definition | null | APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > Risk Tolerance | https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-137.pdf | 2d1c0bf459f5e1bfd41ceb5eac83bf62e4c34bf08e2e7088b37cb73a11442b98 |
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