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Putting First Things First A Model Process for Criticality Analysis
Published
Author(s)
Celia Paulsen, Larry Feldman, Gregory A. Witte
Abstract
This bulletin summarizes the information found in NISTIR 8179: Criticality Analysis Process Model, which describes a structured method of prioritizing programs, systems, and components based on their importance to the goals of an organization and the impact that their inadequate operation or loss may present to those goals.
Paulsen, C.
, Feldman, L.
and Witte, G.
(2018),
Putting First Things First – A Model Process for Criticality Analysis, ITL Bulletin, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=926196
(Accessed October 14, 2025)