Security Certification
...for confidence in IT security procedures
Fulcrum has strong experience in certification and accreditation (C&A) of systems in accordance to industry standards such as NIACAP and DITSCAP standards. Fulcrum staff are knowledgeable and proficient in IT security certification, specifically with the Federal Security Regulations in OMB A-130 Appendix III, NIST 800-37 Security Guidelines, and FIPS Security Publications for performing certification and accreditation (C&A) activities.
Following are specific examples of certification tasks we have completed for our customers:
- Performed risk and vulnerability assessments based on National, IC, DoD, and Program regulations/directives.
- Developed security certification and accreditation dry-run tests.
- Implemented performance test and system penetration tests.
- Provided on-site technical support and advice to the customer on issues pertaining to the security configuration and implementation on information systems (IS) being fielded.
- Evaluated security certification and accreditation-related documentation for compliance with applicable directives.
- Conducted code reviews for compliance with applicable security directives and policies.
- Produced certification and accreditation dry-run test reports.
