====== Accreditation ====== [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]] ===== Discussion ===== Accreditation establishes formal recognition that a defined system, service, facility, organization, or operational capability satisfies specified criteria within a defined scope and operating context. An accreditation process evaluates applicable requirements, implemented controls, identified risks, assessment results, operating procedures, and supporting [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]]. The resulting determination applies to the defined [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:accreditation_boundary|Accreditation Boundary]]. An [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:authorizing_authority|Authorizing Authority]] uses the accreditation determination and supporting evidence when issuing an [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:o:operational_approval|Operational Approval]]. Accreditation differs from compliance. Compliance identifies conformity with specified requirements or criteria. Accreditation records formal recognition by an authorized body within a defined scope and context. ===== Definition ===== //formal recognition that a defined entity satisfies specified criteria within a defined scope and operating context// ===== Source ===== Generalised from conformity assessment, security accreditation, and risk management usage, and specialized for the Crucible architecture and operational model. ===== Note ===== Accreditation applies only to the entity, boundary, configuration, criteria, and operational context identified in the accreditation decision. A change to the approved boundary, configuration, implemented controls, operating processes, or operational context may affect the continued applicability of the accreditation. ===== Example ===== An Authorizing Authority reviews the controls, risks, assessment results, operating procedures, and evidence of compliance associated with a defined Software Factory. The resulting accreditation records formal recognition that the factory satisfies the specified criteria within its approved Accreditation Boundary. ---- © 2026 Dido Solutions, Inc. and Jackrabbit Consulting, Inc.