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Incident

Also: incident, incidents

Definition

Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules

Has the meaning given in 44 USC § 3552 (b)(2) which is "an occurrence that (A) actually or imminently jeopardizes, without lawful authority, the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of information or an information system; or (B) constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violation of law, security policies, security procedures, or acceptable use policies."

Used in 16 rule requirements

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

Referenced by 5 KSIs

References

44 USC § 3552 (b)(2)

Change history

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

Source of truth: FedRAMP/rules. Definitions are published verbatim; Boundera adds cross-references and implementation context.