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Designated Approval Authority (DAA) (c.f.d.)
Designated Approval Authority (DAA) (c.f.d.): Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of…
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Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. This term is synonymous with authorizing official, designated accrediting authority, and delegated accrediting authority. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term “authorizing official”.
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Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. This term is synonymous with authorizing official, designated accrediting authority, and delegated accrediting authority. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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