Primary definition
A system entity that makes authorization decisions for itself or for other system entities that request such decisions. Source: NIST IR 7657
Also known asauthorization decision point · access decision point · ADP
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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A system entity that makes authorization decisions for itself or for other system entities that request such decisions. Source: NIST IR 7657
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Policy Decision Point (pdp). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/policy-decision-point-pdp
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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