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Mechanisms

Mechanisms: An assessment object that includes specific protection-related items (e.g., hardware, software, or firmware) employed within or at the boundary of…

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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.

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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 800-53A) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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