What is Lifecycle?
Lifecycle Definition: Phases that an asset goes through from creation to destruction.
Understanding Lifecycle
Phases that an asset goes through from creation to destruction. A lifecycle encompasses the complete sequence of stages an asset hardware software data system goes through from inception to retirement. These typically include planning acquisition implementation operation maintenance and disposal phases. Each phase requires specific security considerations and controls. Lifecycle approaches are central to frameworks like ISO 27001 NIST RMF and ITIL. Organizations implement lifecycle management through formal processes procedures and technologies specific to each asset type with security integrated at each phase. For example a government agency might implement a secure system development lifecycle for a new application that includes security requirements definition secure design reviews security testing during development secure deployment processes operational security monitoring and secure decommissioning procedures when the system is eventually retired. Related terms Asset lifecycle Data lifecycle System development lifecycle SDLC Product lifecycle Secure SDLC Information lifecycle management End-of-life.