The independent technical liaison for all stakeholders involved in the certification and accreditation (C&A) process responsible for objectively and independently evaluating a system as part of the risk management process. Based on the security requirements documented in the security plan, performs a technical and non-technical review of potential vulnerabilities in the system and determines if the security controls (management, operational, and technical) are correctly implemented and effective.
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The independent technical liaison for all stakeholders involved in the certification and accreditation (C&A) process responsible for objectively and independently evaluating a system as part of the risk management process. Based on the security requirements documented in the security plan, performs a technical and non-technical review of potential vulnerabilities in the system and determines if the security controls (management, operational, and technical) are correctly implemented and effective.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Certification Analyst (c.f.d.). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/certification-analyst-c-f-d
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