Primary definition
Computer system that is an integral part of a larger system. Rationale: Listed for deletion in 2010 version of CNSS 4009.
Also known asC.F.D. · CFD · embedded system · embedded computer system · embedded processor
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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Computer system that is an integral part of a larger system. Rationale: Listed for deletion in 2010 version of CNSS 4009.
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Embedded Computer (c.f.d.). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/embedded-computer-c-f-d
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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