TERM

adaptability

The property of an architecture, design, and implementation that can accommodate changes to the threat model, mission or business functions, systems, and technologies without major programmatic impacts.

Updated

Jan 06, 2026

Senses

Sense 1

The property of an architecture, design, and implementation that can accommodate changes to the threat model, mission or business functions, systems, and technologies without major programmatic impacts.

NIST CSRC Glossary

Bibliography

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