Fivegated

Fivegated is a term used across disciplines to describe a framework or concept centered on five gating elements that govern progression, access, or verification within a system. It is not tied to a single standard definition; the meaning of fivegated varies with context.

In product development and software, the five-gate model is sometimes invoked as a five-stage gating process, inspired by the stage-gate approach. Each gate acts as a checkpoint to evaluate criteria such as feasibility, market fit, technical risk, cost, and readiness for launch, with projects advancing only when approved at each gate.

In cybersecurity and information governance, fivegated may refer to a layered controls framework consisting of identity authentication, access authorization, data integrity checks, threat detection, and auditing and compliance.

In architecture or urban planning, the term can describe designs that feature five gates forming a boundary, axis, or sequence of public spaces, or a motif in plazas and parks.

Because of its flexible usage, fivegated appears mainly in gray literature, industry blogs, and early-stage white papers rather than in formal standards.

See also: stage-gate process, gatekeeping, gating.