Actual State
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-000079
The observable state or behavior of an assessment object (device, software, person, credential, account, etc.) at the point in time when the collector generates security-related information. In particular, the actual state includes the states or behaviors that might indicate the presence of security defects.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-000079 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| References | NISTIR 8011 Vol. 1; NIST CSRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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