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US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2)

What is US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2)?

The Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (January 2013) is the OMB method US federal agencies use to plan, document and govern their enterprise architectures: a five-step Collaborative Planning Methodology, a Consolidated Reference Model of six reference models (performance, business, data, application, infrastructure, security), standard documentation and governance expectations. It implements the OMB Common Approach to Federal Enterprise Architecture (May 2012). It comprises 142 controls organised across 3 domains, and applies in the United States.

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What is US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2)?
The Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (January 2013) is the OMB method US federal agencies use to plan, document and govern their enterprise architectures: a five-step Collaborative Planning Methodology, a Consolidated Reference Model of six reference models (performance, business, data, application, infrastructure, security), standard documentation and governance expectations. It implements the OMB Common Approach to Federal Enterprise Architecture (May 2012).
How many controls does US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2) have?
US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2) contains 142 controls organized across 3 domains.
Where does US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2) apply?
US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2) applies in United States. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Version 2 (FEAF v2) is covered here?
This page covers FEAF Version 2, 29 January 2013 (with the Common Approach to Federal EA, 2 May 2012).

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