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Software Assurance Engineering

Used For:

SWASSURANCE

Broader Terms:

Engineering

Scope Note:

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the planning, organizing, performing, monitoring and directing software assurance activities for software acquired and developed for all phases of the product lifecycle including product concept, acquisition, contractor selection and oversight, requirements, design, implementation, problem reporting, corrective action, verification and validation, testing, operations, maintenance, and retirement. SA practices include software product assurance, process assurance, quality, reliability, safety, security, risk management, verification, validation, and independent verification and validation. Additionally, demonstrate knowledge of current software and systems engineering practices, languages, management, planning, standards, procedures, and recommended processes. Assures that process and product standards are appropriate, implemented correctly, followed, and improved.

Subject Categories:

EA

Term Number:

139