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Independent Validation Authority

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Entity that reviews the soundness of independent tests and system compliance with all stated security controls and risk mitigation actions. IVAs will be designated by the Authorizing Official as needed.

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Classifications

Entity Type

Organization85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
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Sensitivity

Regulated80%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
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Information Class

Cui70%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
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Variants

acronym
IVA
plural
Independent Validation Authorities
possessive
Independent Validation Authority's
pluralpossessive
Independent Validation Authorities'