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Outsourcing

nounid 3478·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.

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

plural
Outsourcings
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Outsourcing's
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Framework definitions

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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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 →
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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.

Outgoing relationships

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Incoming relationships

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