What is FIPS 199?

FIPS 199, Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems, provides a standardized approach for determining the security categorization of federal information and information systems. It defines potential impact values (low, moderate, high) for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, which are then used to determine the overall security category for the system. This categorization is crucial for informing risk management decisions and selecting appropriate security controls as outlined in FIPS 200 and NIST Special Publication 800-53.