Word of the Day – July 1, 2025

critical system component

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Asset Component A discrete and identifiable physical or logical element of an information system which is vital to business operations, and which could have a significant adverse impact on continued business operations if damaged or compromised. (used 68 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural critical system components
Plural Possessive critical system components'
Possessive critical system component's

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