Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-002649",
  "term": "Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. Used to document agreements and execute or deliver support with or without reimbursement between any two or more parties. When a support agreement involves reimbursement, an MOA can be used to further detail terms and conditions in addition to the FS Form 7600A.\n\n2. Used to document a mutual understanding between any two or more parties that does not contain an expectation of payment, and under which the parties do not rely on each other to execute or deliver on any responsibilities.\n\n3. Agreement between the Federal PKI Policy Authority and an Agency allowing interoperability between the Agency Principal CA and the FBCA.\n\n4. Memorandum of Agreement (as used in the context of this CP, between an Agency and the FPKIPA allowing interoperation between the FBCA and Agency Principal CA)\n\n5. A document established between two or more parties to define their respective responsibilities in accomplishing a particular goal or mission. In this guide, an MOU/A defines the responsibilities of two or more organizations in establishing, operating, and securing a system interconnection.\n\n6. A statement of intent between the participating organizations to work together and often states goals, objectives, or the purpose for the partnership; details the terms of and conditions for the agreement; and outlines the operations needed to achieve the goals or purpose.",
  "abbreviation": [
    "MOA",
    "MOU/A"
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "MOU",
    "MOU/A"
  ],
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2015 from DoDI 4000.19; CNSSI 4009-2022 from DoDI 4000.19 (adapted)",
    "NIST SP 800-32 [Withdrawn]",
    "NIST SP 800-47 [Superseded]",
    "NIST SP 800-47 Rev. 1",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/memorandum-of-understanding-or-agreement/"
}