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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Advanced

Ongoing Authorization

Time-driven or event-driven authorization approach that replaces fixed-term reauthorization using continuous monitoring data.

Definition

Under ongoing authorization the AO receives continuous monitoring results and makes risk determinations on an ongoing basis rather than reauthorizing every three years. It requires a robust ISCM program and an initial authorization. Significant changes may trigger event-driven reassessment.

Example

An agency's mature ISCM program allows its cloud platform to stay authorized without periodic three-year reauthorization.

Exam tip

Ongoing authorization depends on a mature continuous monitoring program.

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