Who can access eMASS?

The correct response indicates that access to eMASS is restricted to authorized users within the Department of Defense (DoD) and related agencies. eMASS, or the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service, is a tool designed to support risk management and cybersecurity practices specifically within the governmental framework of the DoD.

Only those who are vetted and granted authorization by the appropriate authorities can utilize eMASS to ensure that sensitive information is protected and that the system complies with mandatory security protocols. This limited access is crucial for maintaining security and integrity within the DoD and associated agencies, preventing unauthorized access that could lead to data breaches or other security incidents.

The other choices presented do not align with the access policy of eMASS. Public users with an internet connection, contractors outside the DoD, and researchers from private cybersecurity firms do not have the same level of authorization or need-to-know basis that is required to access the platform, which is built to handle sensitive government-related information.