Definition(s)


IT Asset

A person, structure, facility, information, and records, information technology systems and resources, material, process, relationships, or reputation that has value.

Extended Definition: Anything useful that contributes to the success of something, such as an organizational mission; assets are things of value or properties to which value can be assigned.

Adapted from: DHS Risk Lexicon.

Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards

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