CAP · Question #187
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…
The correct answer is B. NIACAP. NIACAP (National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process) (B) is the process that provides a standard set of activities, general tasks, and a management structure to certify and accredit systems while maintaining the information assurance and security…
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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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- ADITSCAP
- BNIACAP
- CNSA-IAM
- DASSET
How the community answered
(18 responses)- B89% (16)
- C6% (1)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
NIACAP (National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process) (B) is the process that provides a standard set of activities, general tasks, and a management structure to certify and accredit systems while maintaining the information assurance and security posture of a system or site. DITSCAP (A) is a DoD-specific C&A process. NSA-IAM (C) is the NSA's Information Assurance Methodology used for security assessments. ASSET (D) is a vulnerability assessment tool. NIACAP was designed as a national-level process applicable beyond just the Department of Defense, making it broader in scope than DITSCAP.
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