Which of the following individuals informs all C&A participants about life cycle actions, security requirements, and documented user needs?
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A. B. C. D.A.
In the context of security assessment and authorization, C&A stands for Certification and Accreditation. It is a systematic process for evaluating and certifying the security posture of a system or application before it can be authorized to operate.
The question is asking about the individual who is responsible for informing all C&A participants about various aspects of the process. Let's go through the options one by one:
A. IS program manager: An Information System (IS) program manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of an information system. While they may have a role to play in the C&A process, they are not specifically tasked with informing all participants about lifecycle actions, security requirements, and documented user needs.
B. Certification Agent: A Certification Agent is responsible for evaluating the security posture of a system or application and making a recommendation to the Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding its certification and accreditation. While they may communicate with other participants in the process, they are not specifically tasked with informing all participants about lifecycle actions, security requirements, and documented user needs.
C. User representative: A user representative is someone who represents the needs and requirements of the end-users of the system or application being evaluated. While they may have input into the process, they are not specifically tasked with informing all participants about lifecycle actions, security requirements, and documented user needs.
D. DAA: The Designated Approving Authority (DAA) is the individual who ultimately has the authority to authorize the system or application to operate. They are responsible for making an informed decision based on the information provided by the Certification Agent and other participants in the process. However, they are also responsible for informing all participants about lifecycle actions, security requirements, and documented user needs.
Therefore, the correct answer is D, the Designated Approving Authority (DAA).