Term:Accrediting Authority

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CNSSI 4009

Accrediting Authority - Synonymous with Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA).

DSS Glossary

Accrediting Authority - Customer official who has the authority to decide on accepting the security safeguards prescribed or who is responsible for issuing an accreditation statement that records the decision to accept those safeguards.

NIST IR 7298

Accrediting Authority - Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), agency assets, or individuals. SOURCE: SP 800-53

NIST IR 7328 Draft

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-18r1

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-37

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-39 Draft 2

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-53A

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-53r1

Accrediting Authority - Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), agency assets, or individuals. Synonymous with Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-53r2

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-60r1V1

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.

NIST SP 800-60r1V2

Accrediting Authority - See Authorizing Official.