Information System (IS)
Information System (IS): A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or…
Definition
A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, mainte- nance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information.
- 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)