Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) — Question 1

DoD 8500.2 establishes IA controls for information systems according to the Mission Assurance Categories (MAC) and confidentiality levels. Which of the following MAC levels requires high integrity and medium availability?

Answer options

• A. MAC III
• B. MAC IV
• C. MAC I
• D. MAC II

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, MAC II, which is defined as requiring high integrity and medium availability. The other options—MAC I, MAC III, and MAC IV—have different requirements regarding integrity and availability, making them unsuitable for this specific criterion.