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authorized user

Definitions:

  Any appropriately cleared individual with a requirement to access an information system (IS) for performing or assisting in a lawful and authorized government function.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015 from DoDD 8570.01 - Adapted

  Any appropriately provisioned individual with a requirement to access an information system.
Sources:
NIST SP 1800-27B under Authorized User from CNSSI 4009-2015