FRD-MBIformerly FRD-ALL-50
Machine-Based (information resources)
Definition
Any information technology information resource—including systems, processes, software, hardware, services, cloud-native capabilities, and any other such capability, component, or resource—that relies primarily on mechanical or electronic devices (i.e. computers) for operation.
Note
All other information resources that do not rely on computers are non-machine-based information resources.
Also Referred To As
machine-basedmachine based
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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