Outsourcing

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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The practice of contracting with another entity to perform services that might otherwise be conducted in-house. Contracted relationship with a third party to provide services, systems, or support.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: A formal agreement with a third party to perform IS or other business functions for an enterprise

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: The practice of contracting with another entity to perform services that might otherwise be conducted in-house. Contracted relationship with a third party to provide services, systems, or support.