DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title: Preliminary System Security Concept (PSSC)
Number: DI-MISC-80840A Approved Date: 20160511
AMSC Number: N9653 Limitation: N/A
DTIC Applicable: Yes GIDEP Applicable: No
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/submit Project Number: MISC-2016-011
Preparing Activity: AS
Applicable Forms: N/A
Use/Relationship: This Data Item Description (DID) outlines the format and content of the
PSSC. The PSSC is a document that cites security concepts and requirements relative to a
particular system. It is prepared by the contractor to provide the Government with preliminary
descriptions of security requirements and resources. This Data Item Description contains the
format and content preparation instructions for data resulting from the work task described by
5.3.1.3 of MIL-HDBK-1785. DI-MISC-80841, Security Vulnerability Analysis is used with
DI-MISC-80840 when 3.5.1 through 3.5.5 are cited. This DID supersedes DI-MISC-80840.
(Copies of these documents are available online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil.)
Requirements:
1. Reference Documents. The applicable issue of the documents cited herein, including their
approval dates and dates of any applicable amendments, notices, and revisions, shall be as
specified in the contract.
2. Format. The PSSC shall be in the contractor's format.
3. Content. The Preliminary System Security Concept (PSSC) shall include the following:
3.1 Program data.
3.1.1 Title. Include the complete PSSC title.
3.1.2 Submitting agency. List the name and address of the contract agency submitting the report
and the name and telephone number of a project officer or point of contact.
3.1.3 Contract citation. Identify the contract number and date as listed by the Government.
3.1.4 Security tasks. Briefly describe major security tasks cited in the statement of work and
related contract documents.
3.1.5 Distribution. List the name and address of Government and contract agencies receiving
copies of this concept. If necessary list them in an appendix and make reference to it here.
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