An experienced, technically qualified U.S. Government employee who has met established certification requirements in accordance with CNSS approved criteria and has been appointed by a U.S. Government Department or Agency to fulfill CTTA responsibilities. Source: CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13 Individual responsible for making a technical judgment of the system's compliance with stated requirements, identifying and assessing the risks associated with operating the system, coordinating the certification activities, and consolidating the final certification and accreditation packages. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term "security control assessor".
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An experienced, technically qualified U.S. Government employee who has met established certification requirements in accordance with CNSS approved criteria and has been appointed by a U.S. Government Department or Agency to fulfill CTTA responsibilities. Source: CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13 Individual responsible for making a technical judgment of the system's compliance with stated requirements, identifying and assessing the risks associated with operating the system, coordinating the certification activities, and consolidating the final certification and accreditation packages. Rationale: Term has been replaced by the term "security control assessor".
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Certified Tempest Technical Authority (ctta) Certifier (c.f.d.). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 14, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/certified-tempest-technical-authority-ctta-certifier-c-f-d
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