Capella Learner, Robert Tillman, recently completed his dissertation entitled Exploring Security Certification and Accreditation Using the Agile Software Development Lifecycle Process. Government requirements for security certification and accreditation (C&A) of systems follow a sequential approach compatible with projects using the waterfall software development lifecycle (SDLC). The purpose of this study was to explore ideas that will allow the incorporation of C&A into the agile SDLC process. With the emergence of agile SDLC, incorporating the Government C&A process becomes a challenge in areas such as minimizing risk, requirements volatility, documentation, stakeholder involvement, and meeting aggressive schedules.
Congratulations Dr. Tillman
Mentor: Dr. Steven Brown
Dr. Tillman can be reached at tillmanrobert1@gmail.com