Significant Change

Definition

Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules

Has the meaning given in NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2 which is "a change that is likely to substantively affect the security or privacy posture of a system."

Used in 10 rule requirements

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

References

NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2

Change history

• 2026-06-24Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.