Fit for purpose

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-001761",
  "term": "Fit for purpose",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. Used informally to describe a process, configuration item, IT service, etc., that is capable of meeting its objectives or service levels. Being fit for purpose requires suitable design, implementation, control, and maintenance.\n\n2. Fit for purpose is used informally to describe a process, configuration item, IT service, etc., that is capable of meeting its objectives or service levels. Being fit for purpose requires suitable design, implementation, control, and maintenance.",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 800-161r1-upd1 [11/1/2024 errata update] from ITIL Service Strategy (adapted)",
    "NIST SP 800-161 [Superseded] from ITIL Service Strategy (Adapted)",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/fit-for-purpose/"
}