This chapter now shifts to describing Information Assurance and how it is a crucial topic that aids the process of Net Centricity. We start with a set of information assurance definitions that have been stated in the language within DoD guidance documents. We then define common information assurance principles and define terms such as Defense-in-Depth. We then discuss the certification and accreditation process that has been standardized throughout the DoD to ensure that security measures are in place. The latest DoD process is DIACAP, and it involves implementing a set of information assurance steps. We then introduce Common Criteria standards, an international framework that allows government and industry to work together on a common method for implementing security measures. Then we discuss net-centric information assurance goals and how information assurance aspects are adopted for netcentric operations.
