DISA Test, Evaluation, and Certification: A New Organizational Construct

Abstract

Test, evaluation, and certification (TE&C) is an essential part of the Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition system. As the DOD moves forward with the implementation of a new acquisition process for information technologies, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) must lead from the front. The DISA TE&C organizations bring tremendous expertise across all information technology (IT) TE&C disciplines: developmental testing, operational testing, joint interoperability test and certification, and security testing or information assurance certification. However, we must evolve beyond our traditional methodologies to provide the same rigorous services in the agile IT environment. This article describes the new DISA test and evaluation organizational structure and the goals that we have established to responsive, mission-focused TE&C services that enable rapid acquisition of enhanced information technologies for the warfighter.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA534644

Entities

People

  • Chris Watson

Organizations

  • Defense Information Systems Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Networks
  • Data Links
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Communications
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Information Assurance
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Military Operations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Performance Tests
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.