Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
IEM’s independent verification and validation (IV&V) services are enhanced by our deep understanding of software principles and practices, including information assurance and security management, and standards compliance work. Our QA/IV&V services have been used by government and military agencies and organizations requiring very high levels of accuracy in the estimation, design, construction, execution, and management of their projects.
Noted for our responiveness.
We also understand the urgency faced by many customers to expedite the deployment of systems in response to homeland security and homeland defense goals. Not only do we deliver the very highest levels of accuracy, but do so in a timely manner. The principles, practices, and experience that IEM provides are based on the most recent guidance from the International Standards Organization (ISO), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Security Administration (NSA), and the Government Information Security Reform Act.
Time-tested approach.
IEM's approach to IV&V is based on techniques and processes which have evolved during our 20+ years of working for government and military agencies and organizations. Our clients, requiring high levels of accuracy throughout project design, development, execution and management phases, have helped shaped our position on IV&V:
- All projects should have an IV&V plan customized to its unique characteristics.
- IV&V must evaluate the quality and correctness of the system or product.
- IV&V should be conducted in tandem with the development process, not as an after thought.
- In order to function effectively, IV&V requires timely access to a large amount of product data and documentation.
- IV&V is more than a checklist; when done correctly, it provides an unbiased assessment of the status of a project's schedule, cost, and the viability of its product during development. It also provides an early warning of problems and helps to identify and manage both technical and programmatic risks.
