Primary definition
An aggregation of information system components that is designated for configuration management and treated as a single entity in the configuration management process. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
Also known asCI · config item · configuration element · configuration unit
3 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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CNSSGC
An aggregation of information system components that is designated for configuration management and treated as a single entity in the configuration management process. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Configuration Item. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/configuration-item
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3 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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