Information Resource
Definition
Has the meaning from 44 USC § 3502 (6): "information and related resources, such as personnel, equipment, funds, and information technology." This includes any aspect of the cloud service offering, both technical and managerial, including everything that makes up the business of the offering from non-machine-based information resources like organizational policies, procedures, employees, etc. to machine-based information resources like hardware, software, cloud services, code, etc.
Note
Information resources are either machine-based or non-machine-based; any requirement or recommendation that references information resources without specifying a type is inclusive of all information resources.
Also Referred To As
Authoritative Source
44 USC § 3502 (6)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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