### Question
What is the definition of national security system?


### Answer
The definition of **national security system** is as follows in *40 U.S.C. § 1452*:

> any telecommunications or information system operated by the United States Government, the function, operation, or use of which—


(1) involves intelligence activities

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 1452*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACQUISITIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY > Part D-National Security Systems**

