Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement

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Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

MOA

CNSSI 4009-2015, NIST IR 8441, NIST SP 800-100, NIST SP 800-35, NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1, NIST SP 800-98

MOU

CNSSI 4009-2015

NIST IR 8441

NIST IR 8473

NIST SP 800-100

NIST SP 800-150

NIST SP 800-35

NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5

NIST SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev.1

NIST SP 800-61r3

NIST SP 800-66r2

NIST SP 800-97

NIST SP 800-98

MOU/A

NIST SP 800-77 Rev. 1

Definitions:

  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.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015 under memorandum of agreement (MOA) from DoDI 4000.19

  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.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015 under memorandum of understanding (MOU) from DoDI 4000.19

  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.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-47 Rev. 1 under memoranda of understanding/agreement

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