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. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1; NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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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. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1; NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Dynamic Subsystem. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/dynamic-subsystem
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