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Dynamic Subsystem

Dynamic Subsystem: A subsystem that is not continually present during the execution phase of an information system.

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A subsystem that is not continually present during the execution phase of an information system. Service-oriented architectures and cloud computing architectures are examples of architectures that employ dynamic subsystems.

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A subsystem that is not continually present during the execution phase of an information system. Service-oriented architectures and cloud computing architectures are examples of architectures that employ dynamic subsystems. (SP 800-37) (NISTIR)

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