system user

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-004217",
  "term": "system user",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. An individual or (system) process acting on behalf of an individual that is authorized to access a system.\n\n2. Individual, or (system) process acting on behalf of an individual, authorized to access a system.\n\n3. An individual or (system) process acting on behalf of an individual that is authorized to access information and information systems to perform assigned duties.\nNote: With respect to SecCM, an information system user is an individual who uses the information system functions, initiates change requests, and assists with functional testing.",
  "abbreviation": "SU",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 800-171r3",
    "NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 [Superseded]; NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2",
    "NIST SP 800-128 from NIST SP 800-37",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/system-user/"
}