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Technical Controls

Technical Controls: T he security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that are primarily implemented and executed by the…

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T he security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that are primarily implemented and executed by the information system through mechanisms contained in the hardware, software, or f irmware components of the system. (SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-37; FIPS 200) (NISTIR)

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