public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:o:operational_approval

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revision Previous revision
Next revision		 Previous revision
public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:o:operational_approval [2026/09/12 17:42] – removed - external edit (Unknown date) 127.0.0.1public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:o:operational_approval [2026/09/12 17:43] (current) – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation nick_dido
Line 1: Line 1:
 +====== Operational Approval ======
  
 +[[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]]
 +
 +===== Discussion =====
 +
 +An Operational Approval records an [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:authorizing_authority|Authorizing Authority]] decision that permits a defined system, service, facility, organization, or operational capability to operate within specified boundaries, conditions, restrictions, and time limits.
 +
 +The approval identifies the authorized entity, applicable [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:accreditation_boundary|Accreditation Boundary]], approved operating context, accepted risks, required controls, decision conditions, and period of applicability.
 +
 +An Operational Approval may depend on continued monitoring, periodic reassessment, corrective actions, configuration restrictions, or other governance conditions. A suspension, withdrawal, expiration, or superseding decision ends or changes the approval according to its stated terms.
 +
 +For an [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:accredited_software_factory|Accredited Software Factory]], the Operational Approval permits operation of the factory within the approved boundary and context. It does not automatically approve every product produced or every target environment receiving a deployment.
 +
 +===== Definition =====
 +
 +//recorded decision by an [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:a:authorizing_authority|authorizing authority]] that permits a defined entity to operate within specified boundaries, conditions, restrictions, and time limits//
 +
 +===== Source =====
 +
 +Generalised from security-authorization, accreditation, governance, and risk-management usage and specialized for the Crucible architecture and operational model.
 +
 +===== Note =====
 +
 +Operational Approval is the general term used in this corpus for the formal decision that permits operation. A jurisdiction, organization, or regulatory framework may use a more specific term, such as Authority to Operate.
 +
 +Compliance results, assessment reports, or generated evidence support an Operational Approval but do not themselves constitute the approval.
 +
 +===== Example =====
 +
 +An Authorizing Authority issues an Operational Approval that permits a Software Factory to operate for a defined period within its approved Accreditation Boundary, subject to continued monitoring and specified configuration controls.
 +
 +----
 +
 +<WRAP centeralign>
 +© 2026 Dido Solutions, Inc. and Jackrabbit Consulting, Inc.
 +</WRAP>