Security Certification

...for confidence in IT security procedures

Fulcrum IT has strong experience in certification and accreditation (C&A) of systems in accordance to industry standards such as NIACAP and DITSCAP standards. Fulcrum IT 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.