Which of the following processes provides a standard set of activities, general tasks, and a management structure to certify and accredit systems, which maintain the information assurance and the security posture of a system or site.
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A. B. C. D.C.
The correct answer is C. NIACAP.
NIACAP (National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process) is a comprehensive and standardized process for certifying and accrediting information systems. It was developed by the National Security Agency (NSA) to provide a standardized set of activities, general tasks, and a management structure to certify and accredit systems, which maintain the information assurance and the security posture of a system or site.
NIACAP is a five-step process that includes the following stages:
Initiation: This stage involves defining the scope of the system, identifying the security category, and establishing the accreditation boundary.
Security Certification: In this stage, the security controls are evaluated, and a risk assessment is performed to determine the security posture of the system.
Security Accreditation: This stage involves making a decision regarding whether the system should be accredited, and if so, granting accreditation to the system.
Continuous Monitoring: In this stage, the security posture of the system is continuously monitored to ensure that it remains secure.
Decommissioning: This stage involves removing the system from service and ensuring that any sensitive information is appropriately handled.
NIACAP is designed to ensure that information systems meet specific security requirements and standards, and that they remain secure throughout their life cycle. It provides a standard set of activities, general tasks, and a management structure to certify and accredit systems, which maintain the information assurance and the security posture of a system or site.
ASSET (Automated Security Self-Evaluation Tool), NSA-IAM (National Security Agency Information Assurance Methodology), and DITSCAP (Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process) are also security processes but not specifically designed for certification and accreditation of information systems like NIACAP.