Residual Risk Analysis
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In which of the following DIACAP phases is residual risk analyzed?
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DIACAP (DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process) is a risk management framework that was used by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to assess and authorize the security of their information systems. It has since been replaced by the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Residual risk refers to the level of risk that remains after implementing security controls and mitigations. It is analyzed in DIACAP Phase 4, which is the implementation phase.
During Phase 4, the security controls that were identified in the previous phases are implemented and tested to ensure they are working as intended. This includes any mitigations that were put in place to reduce risk. Once the security controls are in place, residual risk is assessed to determine if it is acceptable or if additional controls are needed.
The residual risk analysis considers the likelihood and impact of a security incident occurring after the implementation of controls. The analysis also considers the potential consequences of an incident, such as data loss or unauthorized access.
Overall, the residual risk analysis is a critical component of the DIACAP process because it ensures that the level of risk associated with an information system is acceptable to the DoD.
