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

摘要

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.