Information Resource
Also: information resource, information resources
Definition
Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules
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.
Notes
- 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.
Used in 18 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 17 KSIs
References
Change history
2026-07-04Initial reset for the Consolidated Rules for 2026 Public Preview.