Note: (C.F.D.)
The independent technical liaison for all stakeholders involved in the certification and accreditation (C&A) process responsible for objectively and independently evaluating a system as part of the risk management process. Based on the security requirements documented in the security plan, performs a technical and non-technical review of potential vulnerabilities in the system and determines if the security controls (management, operational, and technical) are correctly implemented and effective.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015