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Information Assurance Component (IAC)

Information Assurance Component (IAC): An application (hardware and/or software) that provides one or more Information Assurance capabilities in support of…

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An application (hardware and/or software) that provides one or more Information Assurance capabilities in support of the overall security and operational objectives of a system.

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An application (hardware and/or software) that provides one or more Information Assurance capabilities in support of the overall security and operational objectives of a system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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