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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.

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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.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    adaptability
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/adaptability
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    Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).