An imaginary definable perimeter encompassing all the critical functions in an INFOSEC product and separating them from all other functions within the product. Note: INFOSEC Boundary is in terms of a product assessment; not to be confused with authorization boundary. Source: NSA Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) dated October, 2012 Individual assigned responsibility for conducting information system security engineering activities. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1
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An imaginary definable perimeter encompassing all the critical functions in an INFOSEC product and separating them from all other functions within the product. Note: INFOSEC Boundary is in terms of a product assessment; not to be confused with authorization boundary. Source: NSA Information Assurance Security Requirements Directive (IASRD) dated October, 2012 Individual assigned responsibility for conducting information system security engineering activities. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information Systems Security (infosec) Boundary Information Systems Security Engineer (isse). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 14, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-systems-security-infosec-boundary-information-systems-security-engineer-isse
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