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Information System (IS)

Information System (IS): A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or…

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A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information.

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Definition 2

A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, mainte- nance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information.

Source: March 2020 CSC ReportType: external
Definition 3

A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information. [Note: Information systems also include specialized systems such as industrial/process controls systems, telephone switching and private branch exchange (PBX) systems, and environmental control systems.] (SP 800-53; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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March 2020 CSC Report
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The Cyber Glossary
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