A form of accreditation that is used to authorize multiple instances of a major application or general support system for operation at approved locations with the same type of computing environment. In situations where a major application or general support system is installed at multiple locations, a type accreditation will satisfy C&A requirements only if the application or system consists of a common set of tested and approved hardware, software, and firmware. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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A form of accreditation that is used to authorize multiple instances of a major application or general support system for operation at approved locations with the same type of computing environment. In situations where a major application or general support system is installed at multiple locations, a type accreditation will satisfy C&A requirements only if the application or system consists of a common set of tested and approved hardware, software, and firmware. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Type Accreditation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/type-accreditation
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