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Drift

Also: drift, drifts, drifting

Definition

Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules

Changes to information resources that cause deviations from the intended and assessed state; common forms of drift include changes to configurations, deployed software, privileges, running processes, and availability.

Used in 2 rule requirements

This term is a defined part of the following FedRAMP rule requirements — when it appears in a rule, this definition applies precisely.

VDR-TFR-PCD VDR-TFR-PDD

Referenced by 1 KSI

KSI-SVC-ACM

Change history

2026-07-04Initial reset for the Consolidated Rules for 2026 Public Preview.