Fifteen contact hours, five three hour sessions plus research time. Total duration 15 weeks.
Course Description:
Describes and Techniques and methods for certifying a system is in compliance with national and governmental Information Assurance standards. Evaluates various certification methodologies
Prerequisites
CIS 411 and CIS 414
Course Learning Objective:
This course covers the basics of Information Systems Security Certification. The System Certifier is an individual or a member of a team which performs the comprehensive multidiscipline assessment of the technical and non-technical security features and other safeguards of an information system in an operational configuration, made in support of the accreditation process.
The Certifier(s) identifies the assurance levels achieved in meeting all applicable security policies, standards and requirements for the senior management who in turn determines whether or not an information system and/or network is operating within the bounds of specified requirements and at an acceptable level of risk
Major Topics:
nCertification Evaluation
nCompliance Validation
nConducting Registration
nDeveloping Recommendation To Senior Management
nDocumentation of Mission Need
nMaintenance Of The System Security Authorization Agreement
nPerforming Certification Analysis
nPerforming Negotiation
nPreparing System Security Authorization Agreement
nSupporting Systems Development
Competencies
Competencies
for this course are found on this website.
Students may qualify at entry, intermediate and advanced levels.
Students should
submit the competencies form for evaluation prior to the examinations.
Method of Instruction:
Students working with organizations selected by CIS 414. They are expected to develop certification plans of each organization. Little course activity is focused on lecture. This is a practical course that begins to form the capstone for the program.
Evaluation Methods:
Students are evaluated based on their overall performance in performing simple certifications and certification plans.
Student Enrollment:
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