SC-25 Thin Nodes
The organization employs [Assignment: organization-defined information system components] with minimal functionality and information storage.
Applicable CNSSI 1253 Baselines
Confidentiality
- L
- M
- H
Integrity
- L
- M
- H
Availability
- L
- M
- H
Supplemental Guidance
The deployment of information system components with reduced/minimal functionality (e.g., diskless nodes and thin client technologies) reduces the need to secure every user endpoint, and may reduce the exposure of information, information systems, and services to cyber attacks.