Who are the key stakeholders involved in the CAP process?

The involvement of key stakeholders in the Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) process is crucial for ensuring that information systems are authorized to operate in a secure manner. The role of information system owners is to define the security requirements and to ensure that the systems meet the necessary security controls. Security personnel contribute their expertise in identifying and mitigating risks associated with the system. The authorizing official holds the ultimate accountability for the security of the system and makes the decision to authorize the system based on the risk analysis and the implementation of security controls.

In contrast, the other groups listed, while they may play supportive roles in the overall program or project management, do not directly influence the authorization decision as part of the CAP process. Data analysts and programmers focus on the technical aspects of data management and software development, end users and project managers are typically more concerned with usability and project delivery, and compliance officers and auditors tend to focus on regulatory adherence rather than the specific authorization of systems.