Defined term
Role
Role: A job function or employment position to which people or other system entities may be assigned in a system.
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Definition
A job function or employment position to which people or other system entities may be assigned in a system.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A group attribute that ties membership to function. When an entity assumes a role, the entity is given certain rights that belong to that role. When the entity leaves the role, those rights are removed. The rights given are consistent with the functionality that the entity needs to perform the expected tasks. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Sources
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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