Primary definition
A discrete, identifiable information technology asset (e.g., hardware, software, firmware) that represents a building block of an information system. Information system components include commercial information technology products. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
Also known asIT component · system component · information technology component · IS component · ICT component
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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A discrete, identifiable information technology asset (e.g., hardware, software, firmware) that represents a building block of an information system. Information system components include commercial information technology products. 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). Information System Component. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-system-component
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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