The National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP) is the minimum standard process for the certification and accreditation of computer and telecommunications systems…

“Secure accreditation” is not a recognized or defined type of accreditation under NIACAP.

Type accreditation applies to a system or product that is intended for widespread deployment without modification, ensuring its security posture is evaluated once for multiple instances.

System accreditation applies to a specific information system (IS) or a major application within its operational environment, granting approval to operate based on a comprehensive security assessment.

Site accreditation applies to a specific location or facility and covers all systems or applications operating within that boundary, often used for classified facilities or controlled environments.