Secure Software Lifecycle Professional – CSSLP – Question292

The National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (NIACAP) is the minimum standard process for the certification and accreditation of computer and telecommunications systems that handle U.S. national security information. What are the different types of NIACAP accreditation? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.
Site accreditation
B. Type accreditation
C. Secure accreditation
D. System accreditation

Correct Answer: ABD

Explanation:

Explanation: NIACAP accreditation is of three types depending on what is being certified. They are as follows: 1.Site accreditation: This type of accreditation evaluates the applications and systems at a specific, self contained location. 2.Type accreditation: This type of accreditation evaluates an application or system that is distributed to a number of different locations. 3.System accreditation: This accreditation evaluates a major application or general support system. Answer: C is incorrect. No such type of NIACAP accreditation exists.