FRD-PAIformerly FRD-ALL-36
Potential Adverse Impact (of vulnerability exploitation)
Definition
The estimated cumulative effect of unauthorized access, disruption, harm, or other adverse impact to agencies that _likely_ could result if a threat actor exploits a _vulnerability_ in the _cloud service offering_; as estimated following FedRAMP recommendations and requirements.
Also Referred To As
potential adverse impactpotential adverse impacts
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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