An Authorizing Official (AO) is a senior official who has the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. AOs are crucial in the authorization process, ensuring that systems comply with established security controls before granting authorization to operate. Second Front Systems’ Game Warden platform is designed to expedite the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, aiding Authorizing Officials in assessing and managing the risks associated with deploying software within government networks.
