Which of the following phases of the DITSCAP C&A process is used to define the C&A level of effort, to identify the main C&A roles and responsibilities, and to create an agreement on the method for implementing the security requirements?
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The DITSCAP (Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process) is a process used for the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of computer systems and networks. The process has six phases that ensure the system's security meets the requirements and complies with regulations. The answer to the question is Phase 2.
Phase 2 is the "Verification of the System Environment" phase. It is used to define the C&A level of effort, identify the main C&A roles and responsibilities, and create an agreement on the method for implementing the security requirements. During this phase, the following activities take place:
Determine the level of effort required for the C&A process. This is based on the system's complexity, the sensitivity of the data processed by the system, and the potential impact of a security breach.
Identify the main roles and responsibilities for the C&A process. This includes identifying the Designated Approving Authority (DAA), the Program Manager (PM), the User Representative (UR), the Information Assurance Manager (IAM), and the Security Control Assessor (SCA).
Define the security requirements that the system must meet. This includes identifying the security controls that must be implemented to protect the system, and the method for verifying that the controls are effective.
Develop an agreement on the method for implementing the security requirements. This includes identifying the testing methods that will be used to verify the security controls, and the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the controls.
Overall, Phase 2 of the DITSCAP process is critical in establishing the foundation for the Certification and Accreditation of the system. It ensures that everyone involved in the process understands their roles and responsibilities, and that there is agreement on the method for implementing the security requirements.