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Detailed security description of the physical structure, equipment component, location, relationships, and general operating environment of an information system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Also known asSystem Configuration · System Architecture · System Description · System Blueprint · System Layout
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Detailed security description of the physical structure, equipment component, location, relationships, and general operating environment of an information system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). System Profile. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/system-profile
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