Transformative Change
Also: transformative, transformative change, transformative changes
Definition
Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules
The type of significant change that introduces substantive potential security risks that are likely to affect existing risk determinations and must be assessed in depth.
Notes
- Transformative changes typically introduce major features or capabilities that may change how a customer uses the service (in whole or in part) and require extensive updates to security assessments, operational procedures, deployment plans, and documentation.
Used in 9 rule requirements
This term is a defined part of the following FedRAMP rule requirements — when it appears in a rule, this definition applies precisely.
Change history
2026-07-04Initial reset for the Consolidated Rules for 2026 Public Preview.