Effective immediately, Handbook AS-805-A, Information Resource Certification and Accreditation Process, is revised. The April 2012 edition has been updated to do the following:
n Clarify the data conversion requirement.
n Add the application characterization template to the summary certification and accreditation template exhibit.
n Clarify the senior managers who can request a recertification.
Handbook AS-805-A is now available on the Postal Service™ PolicyNet website:
n Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
n Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet.
n On the PolicyNet page, click HBKs. (The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)
The direct URL for Handbook AS-805-A (April 2012) is:
n http://about.usps.com/handbooks/as805a.pdf (PDF version).
n http://about.usps.com/handbooks/as805a/welcome.htm (HTML 508-compliant version).
Note: Offices should update references/links to Handbook AS-805-A in local documents.
— Corporate Information Security, Chief Information Officer, 5-17-12
