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Configuration Control

Configuration Control: Process of controlling modifications to hardware, firmware, software, and documentation to protect the information system against…

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Process of controlling modifications to hardware, firmware, software, and documentation to protect the information system against improper modifications prior to, during, and after system implementation.

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Process of controlling modifications to hardware, firmware, software, and documentation to protect the information system against improper modification prior to, during, and after system implementation. (CNSSI-4009; SP 800-37; SP 800-53) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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