Security Test And Evaluation
- (ST&E) The process to determine that the system administrative, technical, and physical security measures are adequate; to document and report test findings to appropriate authorities; and to make recommendations based on test results. ST&E may be an integral part of other tests and evaluations. Managers must ensure changes made to correct one problem do not adversely affect other previously tested security measures. (AFR 205-16; OPNAVINST 5239. l A)
- An examination and analysis of the security features of an operational automated system to develop evidence upon which an accreditation can be based. (AR 380-380; JCS PUB 6-03. 7)
- An examination and analysis of the security safeguards of a system as they have been applied in an operational environment to determine the security posture of the system. (NCSC-TG-004-88)