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SP-800-37r2/definition/information-system-security-plan
information system security plan: [OMB A-130] A formal document that provides an overview of the security requirements for an information system and describes the security controls in place or planned for meeting those requirements.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/information-technology
information technology: [OMB A-130] Any services, equipment, or interconnected system(s) or subsystem(s) of equipment, that are used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or informatio...
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SP-800-37r2/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.
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > information type
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SP-800-37r2/definition/integrity
integrity: [44 USC 3552] Guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/interface
interface: [CNSSI 4009] Common boundary between independent systems or modules where interactions take place.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/low-impact-system
low-impact system: [FIPS 200] A system in which all three security objectives (i.e., confidentiality, integrity, and availability) are assigned a FIPS Publication 199 potential impact value of low.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/media
media: [FIPS 200] Physical devices or writing surfaces including, but not limited to, magnetic tapes, optical disks, magnetic disks, Large-Scale Integration memory chips, and printouts (but excluding display media) onto which information is recorded, stored, or printed within a system.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/moderate-impact-system
moderate-impact system: [FIPS 200] A system in which at least one security objective (i.e., confidentiality, integrity, or availability) is assigned a FIPS Publication 199 potential impact value of moderate and no security objective is assigned a potential impact value of high.
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > moderate-impact system
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SP-800-37r2/definition/national-security-system
national security system: [44 USC 3552] Any 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 cryptologic activities related ...
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > national security system
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SP-800-37r2/definition/network
network: A system implemented with a collection of interconnected components. Such components may include routers, hubs, cabling, telecommunications controllers, key distribution centers, and technical control devices.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/network-access
network access: Access to a system by a user (or a process acting on behalf of a user) communicating through a network (e.g., a local area network, a wide area network, and Internet).
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SP-800-37r2/definition/operational-technology
operational technology: Programmable systems or devices that interact with the physical environment (or manage devices that interact with the physical environment). These systems/devices detect or cause a direct change through the monitoring and/or control of devices, processes, and events. Examples include industrial ...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/organization
organization: [FIPS 200, Adapted] An entity of any size, complexity, or positioning within an organizational structure (e.g., federal agencies, private enterprises, academic institutions, state, local, or tribal governments, or as appropriate, any of their operational elements).
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SP-800-37r2/definition/organization-defined-control-parameter
organization-defined control parameter: The variable part of a control or control enhancement that can be instantiated by an organization during the tailoring process by either assigning an organization-defined value or selecting a value from a pre-defined list provided as part of the control or control enhancement.
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > organization-defined control parameter
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SP-800-37r2/definition/organizationally-tailored-control-baseline
organizationally-tailored control baseline: A control baseline tailored for a defined notional (type of) information system using overlays and/or system-specific control tailoring, and intended for use in selecting controls for multiple systems within one or more organizations.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/overlay
overlay: [OMB A-130] A specification of security or privacy controls, control enhancements, supplemental guidance, and other supporting information employed during the tailoring process, that is intended to complement (and further refine) security control baselines. The overlay specification may be more stringent or le...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/personally-identifiable-information
personally identifiable information: [OMB A-130] Information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/plan-of-action-and-milestones
plan of action and milestones: 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.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/potential-impact
potential impact: [FIPS 199] The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have a limited adverse effect (FIPS Publication 199 low); a serious adverse effect (FIPS Publication 199 moderate); or a severe or catastrophic adverse effect (FIPS Publication 199 high) on organizational operation...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-architect
privacy architect: Individual, group, or organization responsible for ensuring that the system privacy requirements necessary to protect individuals' privacy are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and information systems process...
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > privacy architect
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-architecture
privacy architecture: An embedded, integral part of the enterprise architecture that describes the structure and behavior for an enterprise's privacy protection processes, technical measures, personnel and organizational sub-units, showing their alignment with the enterprise's mission and strategic plans.
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > privacy architecture
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-control
privacy control: [OMB A-130] The administrative, technical, and physical safeguards employed within an agency to ensure compliance with applicable privacy requirements and manage privacy risks. Note: Controls can be selected to achieve multiple objectives; those controls that are selected to achieve both security and p...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-control-assessment
privacy control assessment: [OMB A-130] The assessment of privacy controls to determine whether the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and sufficient to ensure compliance with applicable privacy requirements and manage privacy risks. A privacy control assessment is both an assessment and a forma...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-control-baseline
privacy control baseline: A collection of controls specifically assembled or brought together by a group, organization, or community of interest to address the privacy protection needs of individuals.
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > privacy control baseline
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-impact-assessment
privacy impact assessment: [OMB A-130] An analysis of how information is handled to ensure handling conforms to applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding privacy; to determine the risks and effects of creating, collecting, using, processing, storing, maintaining, disseminating, disclosing, and dis...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-information
privacy information: Information that describes the privacy posture of an information system or organization.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-plan
privacy plan: [OMB A-130] A formal document that details the privacy controls selected for an information system or environment of operation that are in place or planned for meeting applicable privacy requirements and managing privacy risks, details how the controls have been implemented, and describes the methodologie...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-posture
privacy posture: The privacy posture represents the status of the information systems and information resources (e.g., personnel, equipment, funds, and information technology) within an organization based on information assurance resources (e.g., people, hardware, software, policies, procedures) and the capabilities in...
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APPENDIX > GLOSSARY > privacy posture
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-program-plan
privacy program plan: [OMB A-130] A formal document that provides an overview of an agency's privacy program, including a description of the structure of the privacy program, the resources dedicated to the privacy program, the role of the Senior Agency Official for Privacy and other privacy officials and staff, the str...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/privacy-requirement
privacy requirement: A requirement that applies to an information system or an organization that is derived from applicable laws, executive orders, directives, policies, standards, regulations, procedures, and/or mission/business needs with respect to privacy. Note: The term privacy requirement can be used in a variety...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/protect-csf-function
protect (CSF function): [NIST CSF] Develop and implement the appropriate safeguards to ensure delivery of critical infrastructure services.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/provenance
provenance: The chronology of the origin, development, ownership, location, and changes to a system or system component and associated data. It may also include personnel and processes used to interact with or make modifications to the system, component, or associated data.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/reciprocity
reciprocity: Agreement among participating organizations to accept each other's security assessments to reuse system resources and/or to accept each other's assessed security posture to share information.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/records
records: [44 USC 3301] All recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/recover-csf-function
recover (CSF function): [NIST CSF] Develop and implement the appropriate activities to maintain plans for resilience and to restore any capabilities or services that were impaired due to a cybersecurity event.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/resilience
resilience: [CNSSI 4009] The ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions. Resilience includes the ability to withstand and recover from deliberate attacks, accidents, or naturally occurring threats or incidents.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/respond-csf-function
respond (CSF function): [NIST CSF] Develop and implement the appropriate activities to take action regarding a detected cybersecurity event.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/risk
risk: [OMB A-130] A measure of the extent to which an entity is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, and typically is a function of: (i) the adverse impact, or magnitude of harm, that would arise if the circumstance or event occurs; and (ii) the likelihood of occurrence.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/risk-assessment
risk assessment: [SP 800-30] The process of identifying risks to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation, resulting from the operation of a system.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/risk-executive-function
risk executive (function): [SP 800-39] An individual or group within an organization, led by the senior accountable official for risk management, that helps to ensure that security risk considerations for individual systems, to include the authorization decisions for those systems, are viewed from an organization-wide ...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/risk-management
risk management: [OMB A-130] The program and supporting processes to manage risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), agency assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation, and includes: establishing the context for risk-related activities; assessing risk; responding to risk...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/risk-mitigation
risk mitigation: [CNSSI 4009] Prioritizing, evaluating, and implementing the appropriate risk- reducing controls/countermeasures recommended from the risk management process.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/risk-response
risk response: [OMB A-130] Accepting, avoiding, mitigating, sharing, or transferring risk to agency operations, agency assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/sanitization
sanitization: [SP 800-88] A process to render access to target data on the media infeasible for a given level of effort. Clear, purge, and destroy are actions that can be taken to sanitize media.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/scoping-considerations
scoping considerations: A part of tailoring guidance providing organizations with specific considerations on the applicability and implementation of controls in the control baselines. Considerations include policy/regulatory, technology, physical infrastructure, system element allocation, operational/environmental, pub...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security
security: [CNSSI 4009] A condition that results from the establishment and maintenance of protective measures that enable an organization to perform its mission or critical functions despite risks posed by threats to its use of systems. Protective measures may involve a combination of deterrence, avoidance, prevention,...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-architect
security architect: 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, segment and solution arch...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-architecture
security architecture: [SP 800-39] [SP 800-160 v1] An embedded, integral part of the enterprise architecture that describes the structure and behavior for an enterprise's security processes, information security systems, personnel and organizational sub-units, showing their alignment with the enterprise's mission and s...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-categorization
security categorization: The process of determining the security category for information or a system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS Publication 199 for other than national security systems. See security category.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-category
security category: [OMB A-130] The characterization of information or an information system based on an assessment of the potential impact that a loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of such information or information system would have on agency operations, agency assets, individuals, other organizations...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-control
security control: [OMB A-130] The safeguards or countermeasures prescribed for an information system or an organization to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-control-assessment
security control assessment: [OMB A-130] The testing or evaluation of security controls to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for an information system or organization.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-control-baseline
security control baseline: [OMB A-130] The set of minimum security controls defined for a low-impact, moderate-impact, or high-impact information system. See also control baseline.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-information
security information: Information within the system that can potentially impact the operation of security functions or the provision of security services in a manner that could result in failure to enforce the system security policy or maintain isolation of code and data.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-posture
security posture: [CNSSI 4009] The security status of an enterprise's networks, information, and systems based on information assurance resources (e.g., people, hardware, software, policies) and capabilities in place to manage the defense of the enterprise and to react as the situation changes. Synonymous with security...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/security-requirement
security requirement: [FIPS 200, Adapted] A requirement levied on an information system or an organization that is derived from applicable laws, executive orders, directives, policies, standards, instructions, regulations, procedures, and/or mission/business needs to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availabil...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/selection-statement
selection statement: A control parameter that allows an organization to select a value from a list of pre-defined values provided as part of the control or control enhancement (e.g., selecting to either restrict an action or prohibit an action). See assignment statement and organization-defined control parameter.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/senior-accountable-official-for-risk-management
senior accountable official for risk management: [OMB M-17-25] The senior official, designated by the head of each agency, who has vision into all areas of the organization and is responsible for alignment of information security management processes with strategic, operational, and budgetary planning processes.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/senior-agency-information-security-officer
senior agency information security officer: [44 USC 3544] Official responsible for carrying out the Chief Information Officer responsibilities under FISMA and serving as the Chief Information Officer's primary liaison to the agency's authorizing officials, information system owners, and information system security offi...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/senior-agency-official-for-privacy
senior agency official for privacy: [OMB A-130] The senior official, designated by the head of each agency, who has agency-wide responsibility for privacy, including implementation of privacy protections; compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to privacy; management of privacy risks at the age...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/software
software: [CNSSI 4009] Computer programs and associated data that may be dynamically written or modified during execution.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/specification
specification: [IEEE 610.12] A document that specifies, in a complete, precise, verifiable manner, the requirements, design, behavior, or other characteristics of a system or component and often the procedures for determining whether these provisions have been satisfied. See specification requirement.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/specification-requirement
specification requirement: A type of requirement that provides a specification for a specific capability that implements all or part of a control and that may be assessed (i.e., as part of the verification, validation, testing, and evaluation processes).
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SP-800-37r2/definition/statement-of-work-requirement
statement of work requirement: A type of requirement that represents an action that is performed operationally or during system development.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/subsystem
subsystem: A major subdivision or element of an information system consisting of information, information technology, and personnel that performs one or more specific functions.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/supply-chain
supply chain: [OMB A-130] Linked set of resources and processes between multiple tiers of developers that begins with the sourcing of products and services and extends through the design, development, manufacturing, processing, handling, and delivery of products and services to the acquirer.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/supply-chain-risk
supply chain risk: [OMB A-130] Risks that arise from the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems and reflect the potential adverse impacts to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organi...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/supply-chain-risk-management
supply chain risk management: [OMB A-130] The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with the global and distributed nature of information and communications technology product and service supply chains.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system
system: [CNSSI 4009] [ISO 15288] Any organized assembly of resources and procedures united and regulated by interaction or interdependence to accomplish a set of specific functions. See information system. Note: Systems also include specialized systems such as industrial/process controls systems, telephone switching an...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-component
system component: [SP 800-128] A discrete identifiable information technology asset that represents a building block of a system and may include hardware, software, and firmware.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-development-life-cycle
system development life cycle: The scope of activities associated with a system, encompassing the system's initiation, development and acquisition, implementation, operation and maintenance, and ultimately its disposal that instigates another system initiation.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-element
system element: [ISO 15288] Member of a set of elements that constitute a system. Note 1: A system element can be a discrete component, product, service, subsystem, system, infrastructure, or enterprise. Note 2: Each element of the system is implemented to fulfill specified requirements. Note 3: The recursive nature of...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-privacy-officer
system privacy officer: Individual with assigned responsibility for maintaining the appropriate operational privacy posture for a system or program.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-related-privacy-risk
system-related privacy risk: [OMB A-130] Risk to an individual or individuals associated with the agency's creation, collection, use, processing, storage, maintenance, dissemination, disclosure, and disposal of their PII. See risk.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-related-security-risk
system-related security risk: [SP 800-30] Risk that arises through the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or systems and that considers impacts to the organization (including assets, mission, functions, image, or reputation), individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. See risk.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-security-officer
system security officer: Individual with assigned responsibility for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for an information system or program.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-specific-control
system-specific control: [OMB A-130] A security or privacy control for an information system that is implemented at the system level and is not inherited by any other information system.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/system-user
system user: Individual, or (system) process acting on behalf of an individual, authorized to access a system.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/systems-privacy-engineer
systems privacy engineer: Individual assigned responsibility for conducting systems privacy engineering activities.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/systems-privacy-engineering
systems privacy engineering: Process that captures and refines privacy requirements and ensures their integration into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful privacy design or configuration.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/systems-security-engineer
systems security engineer: Individual assigned responsibility for conducting systems security engineering activities.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/systems-security-engineering
systems security engineering: Process that captures and refines security requirements and ensures their integration into information technology component products and information systems through purposeful security design or configuration.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/tailored-control-baseline
tailored control baseline: A set of controls resulting from the application of tailoring guidance to a control baseline. See tailoring.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/tailoring
tailoring: [OMB A-130] The process by which security control baselines are modified by identifying and designating common controls; applying scoping considerations; selecting compensating controls; assigning specific values to agency-defined control parameters; supplementing baselines with additional controls or contro...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/threat
threat: [SP 800-30] Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations, organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through a system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/threat-source
threat source: [FIPS 200] The intent and method targeted at the intentional exploitation of a vulnerability or a situation and method that may accidentally trigger a vulnerability. See threat agent.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/trustworthiness
trustworthiness: [CNSSI 4009] The attribute of a person or enterprise that provides confidence to others of the qualifications, capabilities, and reliability of that entity to perform specific tasks and fulfill assigned responsibilities.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/trustworthiness-2
trustworthiness: (system) The degree to which an information system (including the information technology components that are used to build the system) can be expected to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information being processed, stored, or transmitted by the system across the full ra...
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SP-800-37r2/definition/trustworthy-information-system
trustworthy information system: [OMB A-130] An information system that is believed to be capable of operating within defined levels of risk despite the environmental disruptions, human errors, structural failures, and purposeful attacks that are expected to occur in its environment of operation.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/vulnerability
vulnerability: [CNSSI 4009] Weakness in an information system, system security procedures, internal controls, or implementation that could be exploited or triggered by a threat source. Note: The term weakness is synonymous for deficiency. Weakness may result in security and/or privacy risks.
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SP-800-37r2/definition/vulnerability-assessment
vulnerability assessment: [CNSSI 4009] Systematic examination of an information system or product to determine the adequacy of security measures, identify security deficiencies, provide data from which to predict the effectiveness of proposed security measures, and confirm the adequacy of such measures after implementa...
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SP-800-37r2/section/1.1-background
1.1 BACKGROUND NIST in its partnership with the Department of Defense, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Committee on National Security Systems, developed a Risk Management Framework (RMF) to improve information security, strengthen risk management processes, and encourage reciprocity9 among...
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SP-800-37r2/section/1.2-purpose-and-applicability
1.2 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY This publication describes the RMF and provides guidelines for managing security and privacy risks and applying the RMF to information systems and organizations. The guidelines have been developed: • To ensure that managing system-related security and privacy risk is consistent with the m...
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SP-800-37r2/section/1.3-target-audience
1.3 TARGET AUDIENCE This publication serves individuals associated with the design, development, implementation, assessment, operation, maintenance, and disposition of information systems including: • Individuals with mission or business ownership responsibilities or fiduciary responsibilities (e.g., and heads of fede...
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SP-800-37r2/section/2.1-organization-wide-risk-management
2.1 ORGANIZATION-WIDE RISK MANAGEMENT Managing information system-related security and privacy risk is a complex undertaking that requires the involvement of the entire organization-from senior leaders providing the strategic vision and top-level goals and objectives for the organization, to mid-level leaders planning...
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SP-800-37r2/section/2.2-risk-management-framework-steps-and-structure
2.2 RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK STEPS AND STRUCTURE There are seven steps in the RMF; a preparatory step to ensure that organizations are ready to execute the process and six main steps. All seven steps are essential for the successful execution of the RMF. The steps are: • Prepare to execute the RMF from an organizatio...
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SP-800-37r2/section/2.3-information-security-and-privacy-in-the-rmf
2.3 INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY IN THE RMF Executing the RMF requires close collaboration between information security programs and privacy programs. While information security programs and privacy programs have different objectives, those objectives are overlapping and complementary. Information security program...
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SP-800-37r2/section/2.4-system-and-system-elements
2.4 SYSTEM AND SYSTEM ELEMENTS This publication uses the statutory definition of information system for RMF execution. It is important, however, to describe information systems in the context of the SDLC process and how security and privacy capabilities are implemented within the components of those systems. Therefore...
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SP-800-37r2/section/2.5-authorization-boundaries
2.5 AUTHORIZATION BOUNDARIES The authorization boundary establishes the scope of protection for an information system (i.e., what the organization agrees to protect under its direct management or within the scope of its responsibilities).41 The authorization boundary includes the people, processes, and information tec...
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SP-800-37r2/section/2.6-requirements-and-controls
2.6 REQUIREMENTS AND CONTROLS Before executing the RMF, it is important to understand the concept of security and privacy requirements and the relationship between requirements and controls. The term requirements can be used in different contexts. In the context of federal information security and privacy policies, th...
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