1. An entity authorized by the certification authority system (CAS) to collect, verify, and submit information provided by potential Subscribers which is to be entered into public key certificates. The term RA refers to hardware, software, and individuals that collectively perform this function. Source: CNSSI No. 1300 2. The key management entity (KME) within each Service or Agency responsible for registering KMEs and assigning electronic key management system (EKMS) IDs to them. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC)
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1. An entity authorized by the certification authority system (CAS) to collect, verify, and submit information provided by potential Subscribers which is to be entered into public key certificates. The term RA refers to hardware, software, and individuals that collectively perform this function. Source: CNSSI No. 1300 2. The key management entity (KME) within each Service or Agency responsible for registering KMEs and assigning electronic key management system (EKMS) IDs to them. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Registration Authority (ra). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/registration-authority-ra
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