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system boundary

Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

authorization boundary

Definitions:

  All components of an information system to be authorized for operation by an authorizing official. This excludes separately authorized systems to which the information system is connected. Formerly known as "accreditation boundary".
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2022 under authorization boundary from OMB Circular A-130 (2016)
NIST SP 800-161r1-upd1 [11/1/2024 errata update] under authorization boundary from NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 under authorization boundary from OMB Circular A-130 (2016)
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 under authorization boundary from OMB Circular A-130 (2016)
NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5 under authorization boundary from OMB Circular A-130 (2016)

  See Authorization Boundary.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2