Ace the 2025 Certified Governance Risk & Compliance (CGRC) Challenge – Navigate the Governance Maze with Confidence!

Phase 3 of the DITSCAP (DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process) is primarily focused on the validation of the information system's security requirements. During this phase, an assessment is conducted to ensure that the system operates as intended in its specified computing environment. This phase includes a comprehensive examination of how the system has been developed and how well it conforms to the established security requirements outlined in earlier phases.

In this context, the phase facilitates evaluations and testing to affirm that all necessary security controls and measures are effectively implemented and functioning within the operational environment. It aims to confirm that the information system behaves securely and reliably, complying with the designated specifications and guidelines.

The other phases focus on different aspects: Phase 1 involves the initiation and planning of the security certification process, Phase 2 deals with the specification of security requirements, and Phase 4 is centered on the continuous monitoring and maintenance of the system’s security post-certification. Thus, Phase 3 stands out as the critical point for validating that the system operates correctly within its given environment.