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 ====== Authorization to Operate (ATO) ====== ====== Authorization to Operate (ATO) ======
  
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 ===== Discussion ===== ===== Discussion =====
  
-An Authorization to Operate (ATO) records a risk-based management decision by an [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:authorizing_authority|Authorizing Authority]] to permit a system to operate within a defined [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:accreditation_boundary|Accreditation Boundary]], operational environment, scope, and period.+An Authorization to Operate (ATO) records a risk-based management decision by an [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:authorizing_authority|Authorizing Authority]] to permit a system to operate within a defined [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:accreditation_boundary|Accreditation Boundary]], operational environment, scope, and period.
  
-The Authorizing Authority bases the decision on the system’s security and privacy posture, assessment results, identified risks, implemented controls, mission or business requirements, and supporting [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]].+The Authorizing Authority bases the decision on the system’s security and privacy posture, assessment results, identified risks, implemented controls, mission or business requirements, and supporting [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:e:evidence|Evidence]].
  
 An ATO explicitly assigns responsibility for accepting the residual risk associated with operating the system. The authorization may include conditions, limitations, monitoring obligations, expiration criteria, or requirements for corrective action. An ATO explicitly assigns responsibility for accepting the residual risk associated with operating the system. The authorization may include conditions, limitations, monitoring obligations, expiration criteria, or requirements for corrective action.
  
-Crucible does not issue an ATO. Crucible produces controlled artifacts, assessment results, [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:provenance|Provenance]], [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:traceability|Traceability]], and compliance evidence that may support an Authorizing Authority’s decision.+Crucible does not issue an ATO. Crucible produces controlled artifacts, assessment results, [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:p:provenance|Provenance]], [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:t:traceability|Traceability]], and compliance evidence that may support an Authorizing Authority’s decision.
  
 ===== Definition ===== ===== Definition =====
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 An ATO does not establish that the system is free from risk. It establishes that the responsible Authorizing Authority accepts the identified residual risk under the stated conditions. An ATO does not establish that the system is free from risk. It establishes that the responsible Authorizing Authority accepts the identified residual risk under the stated conditions.
  
-An ATO differs from [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:accreditation|Accreditation]]. Accreditation formally recognizes that an organization, process, facility, or capability satisfies defined criteria, while an ATO permits a specified system to operate based on an explicit risk decision.+An ATO differs from [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:accreditation|Accreditation]]. Accreditation formally recognizes that an organization, process, facility, or capability satisfies defined criteria, while an ATO permits a specified system to operate based on an explicit risk decision.
  
 ===== Example ===== ===== Example =====
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