Knowledge ID: K0089

Knowledge Description: Knowledge of systems diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques.

Work Roles with this Knowledge:

• Work Role ID: PR-VAM-001
  Work Roles: Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
  Work Role Description: Performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
  Category: Protect and Defend
  Specialty Area(s): Vulnerability Assessment and Management
• Work Role ID: SP-RSK-001
  Work Roles: Authorizing Official/Designating Representative
  Work Role Description: Senior official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009).
  Category: Securely Provision
  Specialty Area(s): Risk Management
• Work Role ID: SP-RSK-002
  Work Roles: Security Control Assessor
  Work Role Description: Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37).
  Category: Securely Provision
  Specialty Area(s): Risk Management