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*Note:* NIST combines both of the Information (aka Business) Owner and Information System owner Owner roles into a single role called “System Owner.” NCI split the NIST-defined “System Owner” role into two separate roles as described on this page, so that we can better distinguish their unique features and roles. The former must be filled by a federal staff member, the latter can be filled by federal or contractor staff. When NIST calls for a system owner role, NCI normally associates that with our Information/Business Owner role.
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