FW-002

The Runtime Authority Lifecycle

Shows how authority moves from a valid grant through organizational change, drift, validation, execution, and evidence.

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Why it matters

Authority is rarely wrong when first granted. It becomes wrong when roles, policies, risk, ownership, device state, or business context changes while access and execution remain active.

Key concepts

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Authority Drift

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Revocation Drift

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State Divergence

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Staleness Window

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FW-002 framework diagram showing the Runtime Authority Lifecycle from grant through evidence.

Key takeaway

Authority is not static. It is a continuously changing operational state.