Certification Analyst (c.f.d.)
Certification Analyst (c.f.d.): The independent technical liaison for all stakeholders involved in the certification and accreditation (C&A) process…
Definition
The independent technical liaison for all stakeholders involved in the certification and accreditation (C&A) process responsible for objectively and independently evaluating a system as part of the risk management process. Based on the security requirements documented in the security plan, performs a technical and non-technical revie w of potential vulnerabilities in the system and determines if the security controls (management, operational, and technical) are correctly implemented and effective.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The independent technical liaison for all stakeholders involved in the C&A process responsible for objectively and independently evaluating a system as part of the risk management process. Based on the security requirements documented in the security plan, performs a technical and non-technical review of potential vulnerabilities in the system and determines if the security controls (management, operational, and technical) are correctly implemented and effective. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)