 NSTSSI Security Education Standards |
| NSTSSI Security Education Standards |
3. Ensure the IS is accredited and certified if it processes sensitive information
a. Certification Function
(1) Assessments (e.g., surveys, inspections)
E - develop assessments for the purpose of certifying an IS;
E - prepare assessments for use during the certification of an IS; and
I - review assessments for the purpose of certification of an IS.
(2) Verification and Validation Process
A - direct the verification and validation process as part of the certification of
an IS.
(3) Technical Certification
A - direct the technical certification of an IS.
b. Accreditation Function
(1) Users
E - direct the efforts of users in the accreditation process.
(2) System Administrator (SA)
E - direct the efforts of the SA in the accreditation process.
(3) Managers
E - direct the efforts of Managers in the accreditation process.
(4) ISSO
E - initiate the accreditation process;
I - organize the accreditation process;
A - complete the accreditation process; and
A - obtain DAA approval.