Primary definition
An organizational official acting on behalf of an authorizing official in carrying out and coordinating the required activities associated with security authorization. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1; DoDI 8510
Also known asAODR · AO Designated Rep · Authorizing Official Rep · AO Representative · Designated AO Rep
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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An organizational official acting on behalf of an authorizing official in carrying out and coordinating the required activities associated with security authorization. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1; DoDI 8510
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Authorizing Official Designated Representative. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/authorizing-official-designated-representative
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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