Six-Step Technical Security Evaluation

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The correct answer is D. DITSCAP.

DITSCAP (Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process) is a formal, risk-driven, six-step process that defines a technical security evaluation methodology. The six steps of DITSCAP are as follows:

1. Definition of the Information System: This step involves defining the system boundaries, categorizing the information, and identifying the security requirements and potential threats.

2. Verification of Security Requirements: In this step, the security requirements identified in step one are verified to ensure that they meet the system's security objectives.

3. Security Test and Evaluation: This step involves testing the system's security controls to ensure that they are functioning correctly.

4. Risk Assessment: In this step, the risks associated with the system are identified, analyzed, and evaluated.

5. Accreditation: In this step, the system is accredited based on the results of the previous steps, and a formal acceptance of the system's security posture is made.

6. Continuous Monitoring: The final step in DITSCAP involves monitoring the system's security posture on an ongoing basis to ensure that it remains secure.

FITSAF (Federal Information Technology Security Assessment Framework) is a methodology that provides guidance for conducting security assessments of federal information systems.

OCTAVE (Operationally Critical Threat, Asset, and Vulnerability Evaluation) is a methodology for assessing and managing information security risks.

FIPS 102 is not a methodology, but rather a standard for using cryptographic algorithms in electronic data interchange systems.