Potential Impact
Potential Impact: The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability that could be expected to have a limited (low) adverse effect, a serious (moderate)…
Definition
The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability that could be expected to have a limited (low) adverse effect, a serious (moderate) adverse effect, or a severe or catastrophic (high) adverse effect on organizational operations, organizational assets, or individuals.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability could be expected to have: 1) a limited adverse effect (FIPS 199 low); 2) a serious adverse effect (FIPS 199 moderate); or 3) a severe or catastrophic adverse effect (FIPS 199 high) on organizational operations, organizational assets, or individuals. (SP 800-53; SP 800-60; SP 800-37; FIPS 199) (NISTIR)