PDS- Approval Authorities

The DAA is the final PDS approval authority.

Per NSTISSI 7003 and AR 380-27, the DAA can decide, based on a risk management decision and a risk assessment from the CTTA, to disregard the requirements of NSTISSI 7003, Annex B.

Installation NEC is the final authority for SIPRNET connectivity.

Information Security
        -Enforce provisions of AR 380-5 pertaining to SIPRNET terminal equipment.

CTTA is the final authority for TEMPEST requirements for PDS.