CAP · Question #128
FITSAF stands for Federal Information Technology Security Assessment Framework. It is a methodology for assessing the security of information systems. Which of the following FITSAF levels shows that…
The correct answer is E. Level 3. FITSAF Level 3 indicates that security procedures and controls have been formally implemented, moving beyond documentation to actual deployment.
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FITSAF stands for Federal Information Technology Security Assessment Framework. It is a methodology for assessing the security of information systems. Which of the following FITSAF levels shows that the procedures and controls have been implemented?
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- ALevel 2
- BLevel 5
- CLevel 4
- DLevel 1
- ELevel 3
How the community answered
(39 responses)- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- E95% (37)
Why each option
FITSAF Level 3 indicates that security procedures and controls have been formally implemented, moving beyond documentation to actual deployment.
FITSAF Level 2 indicates that procedures and controls are documented, but not yet implemented.
FITSAF Level 5 represents full integration of procedures and controls into a comprehensive security program with continuous improvement.
FITSAF Level 4 indicates that procedures and controls have been tested and reviewed, which goes beyond mere implementation.
FITSAF Level 1 indicates that an information security policy exists but procedures are not yet documented or implemented.
In the Federal Information Technology Security Assessment Framework, Level 3 specifically represents the stage where documented procedures and controls have been implemented within the organization's systems. This level sits between Level 2 (procedures and controls documented) and Level 4 (procedures and controls tested and reviewed), marking the transition from paper-based policy to operational reality. Reaching Level 3 demonstrates that security requirements are actively applied, not merely recorded.
Concept tested: FITSAF maturity level definitions
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-26/final
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