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DIACAP Phases

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The DIACAP process flow includes the following implementation phases and activities.  Strategies for enforcing DIACAP should follow the phases in order from initiation to decommission.  Below is the roadmap for enforcing and maintaining compliance with Department of Defense Instruction 8510.01 "DIACAP".  Praetorian has practical experience gained from working as certification and accreditation validator's and maintains a proven track record in assisting organizations successfully manage and implement each phase in the process.  We can work closely with your DIACAP team to ensure each step is understood and executed correctly for a positive accreditation decision.  Contact us today to see how we can use our vast certification knowledge and expertease to assist your organization with a smooth transition from DITSCAP to DIACAP accreditation.  

  

 
Phase 1 – Initiate and Plan
  • Register System

  • Assign Information Assurance (IA) controls

  • Assemble DIACAP Team

  • Develop DIACAP Strategy

  • Initiate DIACAP Implementation Plan

 

Phase 2 – Implement and Validate
  • Execute and Update IA Implementation Plan

  • Conduct Validation Activities

  • Compile Validation Results- DIACAP Scorecard

  

Phase 3 – Make Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Decision
  • Analyze Residual Risk

  • Issue Certification Determination

  • Make Accreditation Decision

 

Phase 4 – Maintain ATO/Reviews
  • Initiate and Update Lifecycle Implementation Plan for IA Controls

  • Maintain Situational Awareness

  • Maintain IA Posture

 

Phase 5 – Decommission
  • Conduct activities related to the disposition of the DIACAP registration information and system related data or objects in GIG supporting IA infrastructure and core enterprise services

 

 

Reference: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/851001p.pdf, DoDI 8510.01, November 28, 2007, 6.3. DIACAP Activities.