Type Accreditation (c.f.d.)
Type Accreditation (c.f.d.): A form of accreditation that is used to authorize multiple instances of a major application or general support system for…
Definition
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 Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements only if the application or system consists of a common set of tested and approved hardware, software, and firmware. See type authorization.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
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)