1. Any organized assembly of resources and procedures united and regulated by interaction or interdependence to accomplish a set of specific functions. [JP 1-02]
2. A combination of two or more interrelated equipment (sets) arranged in a functional package to perform an operational function or to satisfy a requirement. [JP 1-02]
3. A collection of personnel, equipment, and methods organized… (Read More →)

In computer technology, a set of functions that provides support services, ensures reliable operations, promotes efficient use of the system, and ensures that prescribed service-quality objectives are met. Synonym system management.

The person responsible to the System Manager for the day-to-day operation of a system. vSee also: System Security officer [CESG].

A systematic investigation of a real or planned system to determine the functions of the system and how they relate to each other and to any other system. Synonym systems analysis.

Synonym access denial.

A control message generated within a telecommunications system to indicate temporary unavailability of system resources required to complete a requested access.
Note: The system blocking signal is part of system overhead information.

See power budget.

The identification of the boundaries of a system to establish a firm basis for any interconnection with other systems [CESG].

The collection of documents that describes the requirements, capabilities, limitations, design, operation, and maintenance of a system, such as a communications, computing, or information processing system.

A detailed statement of the technical aspects of a System Security Policy [CESG].
Note: A System Electronic Information Security Policy provides the baseline for evaluation.