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System Security Officer
  • The person responsible for the security of an ADP system. The SSO is authorized to act in the "security administrator" role as defined in CSC-STD-001-83;. Functions that the SSO is expected to perform include auditing and changing security characteristics of a user. (CSC-STD-002-85;; CSC-STD-005-85;)
  • The person(s) responsible for ensuring that security is provided for and implemented throughout the life cycle of an AIS from the beginning of the concept development phase through its design, development, operation, maintenance, and secure disposal. (DODD 5200. 28;)
  • The person responsible for the security of an Automated Information System and having the authority to enforce the security safeguards on all others who have access to the Automated Information System. (NCSC-WA-001-85;)
  • Synonymous with Computer System Security Officer (CSSO).