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VA Technical Reference Model v 24.7

Former2
Former2 Technology

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Description: Former2 is a technology that allows users to generate Infrastructure-as-Code outputs from existing resources within an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account. Former2 allows the user to take an inventory of an AWS environment and create a cloud formation template from the existing environment to use to automate the infrastructure.

This technology utilizes a proprietary database. Former2 is offered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and a Docker container to run on a laptop only where it accesses a cloud environment. When it’s run on the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) laptop, existing AWS credentials can be added and it will scan the AWS environment from a GFE laptop – not from the SaaS website.

Please Note: Former2 has an option for a Chrome extension. The extension is covered under this assessment.

The TRM decisions in this entry only apply to technologies and versions owned, operated, managed, patched, and version-controlled by VA. This includes technologies deployed as software installations on VMs within VA-controlled cloud environments (e.g. VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC)). Cloud services provided by the VAEC, which are listed in the VAEC Service Catalog, and those controlled and managed by an external Cloud Service Provider (i.e. SaaS) are not in the purview of the TRM. For more information on the use of cloud services and cloud-based products within VA, including VA private clouds, please see the Enterprise Cloud Solutions Office (ECSO) Portal at: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/OITECSO
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
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Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v21.5
Decision Date: 05/13/2021 at 22:20:11 UTC
Aliases: Former2 Helper Browser Extension
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: Former2
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (05/13/2021 at 22:20:11 UTC).