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The Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) 5 Day Workshop

The Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) Workshop blends lecture and extensive hands-on exercises to thoroughly familiarize students with the entire C&A process. This introductory level workshop familiarizes each student with the current DoD information system accreditation process, using DIACAP and the Knowledge Service.

Students will be introduced to the current C&A terminology, DoD policy (to include FISMA requirements of a comprehensive, repeatable, and auditable Information Security process), the roles and responsibilities of the C&A team and supporting players. Additionally, this course breaks down the DIACAP Activities (into tasks, outputs, and responsible entities), and includes lectures/discussions/exercises which focus on an introductory level understanding for the proper implementation and validation of the Information Assurance (IA) Controls. IA will be implemented with IA controls as defined by DoDI 8500.2 and the DIACAP Knowledge Service.

Duration: 5 days

Cost of Course: $2,300.00 per student (GSA and Volume Rates Available)

Materials Required

Laptops are required for this course, as each student will be asked to create documentation and participate in practical exercises that guide the students. The laptop must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, Excel, and Word. Resource Kits are provided via Thumb Drives or CDs for students attending the course, for in-class work, as well as supplemental materials. NOTE: SecureInfo training locations have appropriately configured computers for each student.

Course Materials Provided

Students will receive a workbook (to include instructional slides) and Resource Kit via CD (includes all supporting materials and exercises).

Instructor Policy

Students should arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to start time on the first day of class. If you have any special requirements that need to be addressed prior to arrival please let us know at the time of registration. Please do not make any return travel arrangements prior to 6pm on the last day of training.

Locations

We offer this course in the SecureInfo training classroom (San Antonio, Texas or Alexandria, Virginia locations) or via mobile training at your facility for up to 20 students per course. Contact us at training@secureinfo.com or (210) 403-5600 (ask for training) for more information and pricing on mobile training options.

Who Should Attend?

The curriculum covered in this course is appropriate for those DIACAP Team members that must know how to establish and/or confirm that IA controls are implemented correctly and are effective in their application (CAs, ACAs, IG/Auditors, PM/SMs, DAA Reps, IAMs, IAOs, and those team members conducting validation activities).

  • Individuals with information system and security management and oversight responsibilities.
    (e.g., designated accrediting authority representatives, chief information officers, senior information assurance officers, information system owners, or certifying authorities)
  • Individuals with information system and information assurance control assessment and monitoring responsibilities.
    (e.g., system evaluators, assessors/assessment teams, independent verification and validation assessors, auditors, Inspectors General, or program managers)
  • Individuals with information assurance implementation and operational responsibilities.
    (e.g., information system owners, information owners/stewards, mission/business owners, information assurance managers/officers, security managers, or system administrators)

Course Topics

DIACAP Workshop (5 days):

Module 1

  • Session 1: Workshop Introduction and Overview
  • Session 2: DIACAP Introduction/Policy/Terminology Review
  • Session 3: DIACAP – 5 Activities and Web Links
  • Session 4: DIACAP – Key Players and The C&A Accreditation Package
  • Session 5: DIACAP – Accreditation Approaches

Module 2

  • Session 1: Terminology Review
  • Session 2: DIACAP – Activity 1/Task 1 – Assemble DIACAP Team
  • Session 3: DIACAP – Activity 1/Task 2 – Register System
  • Session 4: DIACAP – Activity 1/Task 3 – Assign IA Controls
  • Session 5: DIACAP – Activity 1/Task 4 – Initiate DIP

Module 3

  • Session 1: Terminology Review
  • Session 2: DIACAP – Activity 2/Task 1 – Execute the DIP
  • Session 3: DIACAP – Activity 2/Task 2 – Conduct Validation Activities
  • Session 4: DIACAP – Activity 2/Task 3 – Prepare POA&M

Module 4

  • Session 1: Terminology Review
  • Session 2: DIACAP – Activity 2/Task 4 – Val Results/Scorecard
  • Session 3: DIACAP – Activity 3/Task 1 – Make Cert. Deter.
  • Session 4: DIACAP – Activity 3/Task 2 – Issue Accreditation Decision

Module 5

  • Session 1: Terminology Review
  • Session 2: DIACAP – Activity 4/Task 1 – Maintain Situational Awareness,
    DIACAP – Activity 4/Task 2 – Maintain IA Posture
  • Session 3: DIACAP – Activity 4/Task 3 – Conduct Reviews,
    DIACAP – Activity 4/Task 4 – Initiate Re-accreditation
  • Session 4: DIACAP – Activity 5/Task 1 – Retire System

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