eMASS Version 5.5: Direct User Training
eMASS (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service) is a government-owned web-based application which supports cybersecurity program management. eMASS Direct User Training addresses the features of eMASS specific to students’ roles. It describes the role of eMASS in the Department of Defense’s Risk Management Framework for Information Technology; defines eMASS’s implementation of the Authorization Process; and covers how to operate through eMASS in order to support the creation, assessment, and authorization of a completed RMF A&A package.
eMASS: Direct User Training
Course Overview
Students will benefit most from this course if they have already been granted user access to eMASS. It is intended to support risk management framework (RMF) assessment and accreditation.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Introduction to eMASS
- Module A: Overview of eMASS
- Lesson 2: The Authorization Process—Part 1: New System Registration
- Module A: Overview of new system registration
- Lesson 3: The Authorization Process—Part 2: Importing Packages and System Migration
- Module A: Migrating, exporting, and importing systems
- Lesson 4: The Authorization Process—Part 3: Managing a System
- Module A: Managing the system—Section I
- Module B: Managing the system—Section II
- Lesson 5: The Authorization Process—Part 4: Managing a Package
- Module A: Managing an authorization package
- Lesson 6: Reports
- Module A: Reports
- Lesson 7: System Administration
- Module A: The Control Administration Module
- Module B: Organizational Values
- Appendix A: eMASS 5.5 Direct User Final Axam
- Appendix B: Supplemental materials
- Part A: Acronyms
- Part B: RMF/eMASS Correlation Chart
- Part C: New user registration, certificates, and profile updates
Intended Audience
Students looking to learn more about eMass and how to support the risk management framework (RMF) assessment.
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, general computer user knowledge is assumed. Any additional experience having worked with forms and/or databases will be helpful.
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Subject: Request for Governance, Risk & Compliance training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, eMASS Version 5.5: Direct User Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
eMASS (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service) is a government-owned web-based application which supports cybersecurity program management. eMASS Direct User Training addresses the features of eMASS specific to students’ roles. It describes the role of eMASS in the Department of Defense’s Risk Management Framework for Information Technology; defines eMASS’s implementation of the Authorization Process; and covers how to operate through eMASS in order to support the creation, assessment, and authorization of a completed RMF A&A package. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in governance, risk & compliance that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in governance, risk & compliance. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/emass-version-5-5-direct-user-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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