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Adaptive

Definition

The type of significant change that does not routinely recur but does not introduce substantive potential security risks that need to be assessed in depth.

Note

Adaptive changes typically require careful planning that focuses on engineering execution instead of customer adoption, can be verified with minor changes to existing automated validation procedures, and do not require large changes to operational procedures, deployment plans, or documentation.

Also Referred To As

adaptive

Used in FedRAMP KSI Requirements

This term appears in FedRAMP Key Security Indicator statements. Understanding its precise definition is critical for accurate self-assessment.

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