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Authorizing Official

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A senior (federal) official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation.

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Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Authorizing Officials
possessive
Authorizing Official's
pluralpossessive
Authorizing Officials'