mechanisms

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-002638",
  "term": "mechanisms",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. An assessment object that includes specific protection-related items (e.g., hardware, software, or firmware).\n\n2. An assessment object that includes specific protection-related items (e.g., hardware, software, or firmware) employed within or at the boundary of an information system.",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5",
    "CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 1; NIST SP 800-137 from NISTIR 7298; NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 [Superseded]",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/mechanisms/"
}