### Question
How is the "binding operational directive" defined?


### Answer
The term **binding operational directive** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 3552* as follows -

> a compulsory direction to an agency that—


(A) is for purposes of safeguarding Federal information and information systems from a known or reasonably suspected information security threat, vulnerability, or risk

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3552*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION SECURITY**

