national information infrastructure (NII)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NII

CNSSI 4009-2015

Definition(s):

Nationwide interconnection of communications networks, computers, databases, and consumer electronics that make vast amounts of information available to users. It includes both public and private networks, the internet, the public switched network, and cable, wireless, and satellite communications.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015

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