CSSLP · Question #128
Which of the following refers to a process that is used for implementing information security?
The correct answer is C. Certification and Accreditation (C&A). Certification and Accreditation (C&A) is a formal process used to assess and authorize an information system's security posture. This process determines if an information system meets predefined security requirements before being put into operation.
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Which of the following refers to a process that is used for implementing information security?
Options
- AClassic information security model
- BFive Pillars model
- CCertification and Accreditation (C&A)
- DInformation Assurance (IA)
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A5% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C89% (51)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
Certification and Accreditation (C&A) is a formal process used to assess and authorize an information system's security posture. This process determines if an information system meets predefined security requirements before being put into operation.
The Classic information security model typically refers to the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), which describes security goals, not a process for implementation.
The Five Pillars model is a generic term that could refer to various frameworks (e.g., cloud security, zero trust), but it is not a universally recognized process for implementing information security.
Certification and Accreditation (C&A) is a structured process used in government and other regulated industries to formally evaluate and approve information systems for operation, ensuring they meet specified security requirements. This process involves a technical certification review and a management accreditation decision based on residual risk.
Information Assurance (IA) is a broader concept encompassing the measures taken to protect and defend information and information systems, rather than a specific implementation process.
Concept tested: Information security implementation processes
Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/legacy/sp/nistspecialpublication800-37r1.pdf
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