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(NIST 800-37) Security Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of Federal Information Systems - Executive Overview

Course Content: This executive level overview is designed to help the Authorizing Official, Authorizing Official Designated Representative, Senior Agency Information Security Officer, Information System Owner, Information Owner and other INFOSEC professionals understand the Security Certification and Accreditation Process for Federal Information Systems as outlined in the NIST SP 800-37, Guide for the Security Certification and Accreditation of Federal Information System, as well as, an overview of the required integration of applicable requirements from the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA); OMB Circular A-130, Appendix III; and other applicable NIST and FIPS publications.

This instruction provides an executive level overview of current policy, laws, guidance, definitions and terms, a brief overview on the evolution of automated information system (IS) security, roles and responsibilities, and an awareness of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management as they apply to availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability (to include authenticity and non-repudiation) in the C&A process. The four distinct C&A Phases and 10 distinct Tasks are discussed and implementation and applicability to the INFOSEC professionals are highlighted within this course.

Prerequisites: There are no mandatory prerequisites for the courses described in this catalog; however, it is desirable that students have a basic understanding of computer PC operations.

Note: This course can also be taught at your location. If taught at your location, course costs will also include travel and per diem for one instructor in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulation

Length: 4.5 Hours

Pricing and Registration:Please call (210)523-6000 for current course price and class schedule.

 

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EADS NA Defense Security and Systems Solutions, Inc. is one of the only commercial companies that offer courses certified by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) (formerly the National Security Telecommunications and Information System Security Committee). EADS NA DS3 currently has courses certified to the following national training standards: CNSSI 4012, and NSTISSI 4015.