### Question
What is the definition of covered entity?


### Answer
The definition of **covered entity** is as follows in *6 U.S.C. § 681*:

> an entity in a critical infrastructure sector, as defined in Presidential Policy Directive 21, that satisfies the definition established by the Director in the final rule issued pursuant to section 681b(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 681*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY > Part D-Cyber Incident Reporting**

