Independent Verification & Validation (iv&v)
Independent Verification & Validation (iv&v): (IV&V) A comprehensive review, analysis, and testing, (software and/or hardware) performed by an objective third…
Definition
(IV&V) A comprehensive review, analysis, and testing, (software and/or hardware) performed by an objective third party to confirm (i.e., verify) that the requirements are correctly defined, and to confirm (i.e., validate) that the system correctly implements the required functionality and security requirements.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A comprehensive review, analysis, and testing (software and/or hardware) performed by an objective third party to confirm (i.e., verify) that the requirements are correctly defined, and to confirm (i.e., validate) that the system correctly implements the required functionality and security requirements. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)