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Which of the following is used throughout the entire C&A process? Response:

The correct answer is C. SSAA. The System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) is used throughout the entire Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process, serving as the foundational document that defines the scope, requirements, and responsibilities for system security. It provides continuity and…

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Question

Which of the following is used throughout the entire C&A process? Response:

Options

  • ADAA
  • BDITSCAP
  • CSSAA
  • DDIACAP

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    94% (32)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) is used throughout the entire Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process, serving as the foundational document that defines the scope, requirements, and responsibilities for system security. It provides continuity and guidance from initiation through authorization.

ADAA

DAA (Designated Approving Authority) is a role, not a document or process used throughout the C&A, although the DAA is involved in authorization.

BDITSCAP

DITSCAP (Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process) was a C&A framework, but it is a process itself, not a single artifact used throughout a generic C&A.

CSSAACorrect

The System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) is a comprehensive document developed early in the C&A process and is continuously updated and referenced throughout the entire lifecycle. It formally documents the agreements among various parties regarding the security requirements, controls, and responsibilities for the system undergoing C&A.

DDIACAP

DIACAP (Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process) is a framework that replaced DITSCAP, similar to DITSCAP, it is the process itself rather than a single document used throughout.

Concept tested: C&A process documents

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#C&A Process#System Security Accreditation Agreement (SSAA)#Accreditation#Compliance Artifacts

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