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High Value Asset

nounverified·updated Aug 30, 2026

A designation of federal information or a federal information system when it relates to one or more of the following categories: -Informational Value : The information or information system that processes, stores, or transmits the information is of high value to the Government or its adversaries. -Mission-Essential : The agency that owns the information or information system cannot accomplish its Primary Mission-Essential Functions (PMEF), as approved in accordance with Presidential Policy Directive 40 (PPD-40) National Continuity Policy, within expected timelines without the information or information system. -Federal Civilian Enterprise Essential (FCEE) : The information or information system serves a critical function in maintaining the security and resilience of the federal civilian enterprise. [10]

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A designation of federal information or a federal information system when it relates to one or more of the following categories: -Informational Value : The information or information system that processes, stores, or transmits the information is of high value to the Government or its adversaries. -Mission-Essential : The agency that owns the information or information system cannot accomplish its Primary Mission-Essential Functions (PMEF), as approved in accordance with Presidential Policy Directive 40 (PPD-40) National Continuity Policy, within expected timelines without the information or information system. -Federal Civilian Enterprise Essential (FCEE) : The information or information system serves a critical function in maintaining the security and resilience of the federal civilian enterprise. [10]
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