• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course examines the information security certification and accreditation principles leading to final Approval to Operate (ATO) an information system.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss roles, responsibilities, documentation, organizational structure, directives, and reporting to support the Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA).
  • Overview of DOD and Federal agency certification and accreditation (e.g., Defense Information Assurance Accreditation Process NIST), IA acquisition management, and system security architecture.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.