Node A6 · Acronym decoder
IV&V
Independent Verification and Validation
What it actually means
Verification and validation performed by an organization technically, managerially, and financially independent of the developer — so the assessment of whether the product is built right and is the right product can't be bent by the builder's schedule pressure. Standard for safety-critical software and high-consequence systems.
Where you'll meet it
Safety-critical software programs; NASA and defense software assurance.