CAP · Question #269
The National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP) is the minimum standard process for the certification and accreditation of computer and telecommunications systems t
The correct answer is B. Type accreditation C. System accreditation D. Site accreditation. NIACAP defines three accreditation types: Type accreditation, System accreditation, and Site accreditation, each addressing a different scope of certification.
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The National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP) is the minimum standard process for the certification and accreditation of computer and telecommunications systems that handle U.S. national security information. What are the different types of NIACAP accreditation? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
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- ASecure accreditation
- BType accreditation
- CSystem accreditation
- DSite accreditation
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A6% (2)
- B94% (33)
Why each option
NIACAP defines three accreditation types: Type accreditation, System accreditation, and Site accreditation, each addressing a different scope of certification.
Secure accreditation is not a defined accreditation type under NIACAP - the three official types are System, Type, and Site accreditation.
Type accreditation applies to a specific hardware or software product configuration deployed across multiple locations, evaluating the product itself rather than a single installation.
System accreditation applies to a specific system at a specific location, evaluating the complete operational environment including hardware, software, and interconnections.
Site accreditation applies to all systems and applications at a particular physical location, evaluating the security of the entire site environment.
Concept tested: NIACAP accreditation types
Source: https://www.cnss.gov/CNSS/issuances/Instructions.cfm
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