Term:Assessment Method

NIST IR 7298

Assessment Method - A focused activity or action employed by an assessor for evaluating a particular attribute of a security control. SOURCE: SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-37

Assessment Method - A focused activity or action employed by an assessor for evaluating a particular attribute of a security control.

NIST SP 800-53A

Assessment Method - One of three types of actions (i.e., examine, interview, test) taken by assessors in obtaining evidence during an assessment.

NIST SP 800-79-1

Assessment Method - A focused activity or action employed by an Assessor for evaluating a particular PCI control.