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depth

Definitions:

  An attribute associated with an assessment method that addresses the rigor and level of detail associated with the application of the method. The values for the depth attribute, hierarchically from less depth to more depth, are basic, focused, and comprehensive.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-137
NIST SP 800-137 under Depth

  An attribute associated with an assessment method that addresses the rigor and level of detail associated with the application of the method.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5

  The amount of detail covered by an assessment: basic (both critical and non-critical elements) or detailed (all elements).
Sources:
NISTIR 8212