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Term

access authority

An entity responsible for monitoring and granting access privileges for other authorized entities.

Senses

Sense 1

An entity responsible for monitoring and granting access privileges for other authorized entities.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    access authority
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/access_authority
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    Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).