Independent Validation Authority

nounid 2839·updated May 9, 2026

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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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Entity Type

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Information Class

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Variants

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

Framework definitions

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: 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.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: 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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