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DIACAP

Course Description & Overview

Overview

The Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 8510.01 established the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) to streamline the approach to the certification and accreditation process, outline roles and responsibilities, and provide visibility into the accreditation process by centralizing the accreditation authority to insure DoD ISs are uniformly secure.

The DIACAP  applies to all  DoD-owned ISs and DoD-controlled ISs operated by a contractor or other entity on behalf of the Department of Defense that receive, process, store, display, or transmit DoD information, regardless of classification or sensitivity. Please note that Information assurance (IA) is a process, not a product.  To achieve success in the C&A process Information Assurance must be embedded in a programs lifecycle.   

Insyte's 3 Day DIACAP training and certification boot camp in Washington, DC provides expert instruction which includes real world examples of strategies and challenges faced in the DIACAP ultimately giving security professionals the skills needed  to successfully execute the DIACAP process.  The class does not provide a certification at the end of the course but does line up with many of the components of the ISC2 CAP and ISSEP certifications.

Our DIACAP training and certification boot camp in Washington, DC is also available in day, weekend or evening sessions or boot camp only options in San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX.  In addition we offer convenient Live Online delivery anywhere in the world.

Topics Covered

• Gain fundamental knowledge of IA and DIACAP
• Understand governing DIACAP policy
• Build an effective DIACAP team
• Understand 5 step DIACAP process and how it relates to the SDLC
• Effectively manage the DIACAP C&A process
• Know the components of the DIACAP package
• Understand how system IA controls are determined
• Configuration management strategies
• Annual Reporting Requirements
• Deep Review of the 8500.2 IA Controls
• Know how to execute the DIACAP process
• Create a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
• Create DIACAP documentation (Artifacts)
• DISA STIG, Gold Disk, Retina, and SRR hands on activities
• Conduct live validation activities in the lab.

Who Should Attend

Department of Defense and System Integrator personnel who need in-depth knowledge of the DIACAP and DIACAP Validation processes to include:

• IASO/ISSM
• IAM
• DIACAP Team
• SME
• Security Engineers
• Security Analysts
• Federal employees working with agencies that combine multiple C&A processes eg.  NIST and DIACAP                                                     

Prerequisites

General knowledge of information systems

Course Length

• 24 hours

Follow-on Courses

• CISSP
• CHFI
• Security +  
• CEH

DIACAP Boot Camp Schedule

Day 1

DIACAP and IA Overview
DIACAP IA Policy
DIACAP Roles and Responsibilities
DIACAP 5 Step Process (high level)

Day 2

DIACAP Packages & Documentation
8500.2 IA Controls (overview)
Configuration Management
Annual reporting requirements
8500.2 IA Controls (deep dive)

Day 3

Execute the DIACAP process
DIACAP Scorecard
Develop DIACAP documentation
DISA STIG, Retina, and SRR training
Validation activities in the Lab

Testimonials

"Donald is a bright, highly-motivated and caring instructor who works hard to improve the student learning environment and goes beyond his required duties to make his classes exciting, interesting and rewarding." - Kathleen Murray

“It is with great confidence that I can introduce you to Don Hester, Information Technology Security Instructor. Don provided us with material above and beyond the surface understanding of Information Technology Security that was “jam-packed” with real-world case experience. It is obvious that he has complete command of the subject matter through hands-on experience and the communication skills to get the material across in an open and collaborative way for all of his students. Don demonstrates a true desire to communicate the importance of what you learn and what you can go back to the office worthwhile for his students and encourages them to aspire to their goals. He is not only skilled and knowledgeable, but certified and his credentials speak for themselves. I want to learn the ropes from this guy!” – Charlie Lochbaum

"I want to thank you for your dedication to teaching, and patience in having me in your class. I appreciate the commitment and instruction you have provided. I would not be where I am today, nor have the potential of tomorrow if it were not for instructors such as yourself. I really did enjoy the class I had this last spring, and I look forward to future classes." - Charlene E. Mapson VP B of A

“This is my second class with Don. Both classes were outstanding.”

“I really enjoyed the class taught by Don, he really knows his stuff and I hope to be taking his class in Active Directory when he teaches one”

“Don provided short, relevant anecdotes for nearly every topic. His candor and sense of humor provided an energy level not typically found in similar courses.”

“Great instructor who share extra "real world' knowledge base.”

“I found Don to be an excellent facilitator who kept the lessons in the modules interesting by giving examples from his personal experiences.”

“The instructor was very knowledgeable in the security field. He knows his stuff. The instructor directly solicited class participation but he did not embarrass anyone. He listened to everyone and was very courteous.”

“Everything was excellent: instructor Donald E. Hester was extremely knowledgeable, educated, experienced, friendly, well organized…….great instructor.”

“This training was excellent, and the instructor is outstanding, he is extremely knowledgeable and has a wealth of information. He has made himself available thru email after the seminar for questions.”

“For our MSIS IT Audit & Forensics course at USF, Professor Hester did an excellent job of making a very dull book relevant and interesting. He brought vast and applicable real-world experiences into the lectures. All of my instructors at USF were experts in what they taught, and he was one of the top examples of that high quality. I quickly learned that auditors don't have to be adversaries, and if anything they are there to prove my department is honest and doing things correct. The class greatly increased my knowledge and skills. It even lead to me discovering serious security issues at a building where I worked. Those issues lead to updates being made to the facility, as well as other sites being evaluated for the same weakness. When I have need for an IT Auditor, Don Hester will be first on the "hire" list.” Eric Burns

About Insyte

Insyte Training is the DC’s Area’s #1 Expert IT Training Center . We are conveniently located in beautiful Historic Old Town Alexandria, VA enhancing your training experience and featuring:

• Metro Accessibility - Short walk from Metro Blue/Yellow Line (leave the car behind)
• 4 minute Drive to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
• Available Parking
• World class restaurants and shops at your footsteps
• Closest Expert IT & IT Security Training Center to Fort Belvoir, Boiling AFB, Fort Myer, Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Navy, US Coast Guard, Fort McNair, Washington Navy Yard and the Pentagon

Why Choose Insyte for your Washington DC Expert IT Training?

• Expert Instructors
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• Washington, DC is our Home.  Most training centers set up shop in hotels or rented centers.  When you have a need, request or encounter a problem they are not there to answer. Our physical location in Alexandria is open 7 days a week and our staff always there to help.