Information Technology

The NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) describes the process for identifying, implementing, assessing, and managing cybersecurity capabilities and services, expressed as security controls, and authorizing the operation of Information Systems (IS) and Platform Information Technology (PIT) systems. RMF replaces the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Definition: The Risk Management Framework (RMF) brings …

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The Cybersecurity Strategy is a required acquisition program document (per DoD Instruction 5000.02 and Clinger-Cohen Act) that details how a program will ensure that an Information Technology system can protect and defend itself from a cyber attack.  The strategy is created and maintained by the Program Office and appended to the Program Protection Plan (PPP). It’s required for …

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The Department of Defense (DoD) Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) is the enterprise architecture for the DoD Business Mission Area (BMA). The purpose of the BEA is to provide a blueprint for DoD business transformation that helps ensure the right capabilities, resources, and materiel are rapidly delivered to the military – what they need, when they …

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Cloud computing is a recently evolved computing terminology or metaphor based on utility and consumption of computing resources. Cloud computing involves deploying groups of remote servers and software networks that allow centralized data storage and online access to computer services or resources. “Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to …

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The Bandwidth Requirements Review (BRR) is a requirement for all Information Technology (IT) programs to ensure the bandwidth capacities and capabilities needed to support the program are available or will be available, and how they will be met. The bandwidth requirements review is normally conducted as part of the review of the Information Support Plan …

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A Reference Architecture guides and constrains the development of Solution Architectures. There may be multiple Reference Architectures within a subject area where each represents a different emphasis or viewpoint. They can be defined at many levels of detail and abstraction (from specific to generalized) and for many different purposes. They help provide: [1] A common …

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Net-Centric Operations refers to participating as a part of a complex community of people, devices, information, and services interconnected by a communications network to optimize resource management and provide superior information on events and conditions needed to empower decision-makers. The Net-Centricity concept is the realization of a networked environment, including infrastructure, systems, processes, and people, …

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The Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP) assesses the net-ready attributes required for both the technical exchange of information and the end-to-end operational effectiveness of that exchange. It evaluates information needs, information timeliness, Information Assurance (IA), and net-ready attributes. It’s rquirements are summarized in the NR-KPP Checklist. Checklist: Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter Guidebook: Navy Net-Ready Key …

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The following checklist from the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) summarizes the requirements for demonstrating compliance with the Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (KPP) and should be useful in preparing for milestone approvals. Checklist: Net-Ready KPP Compliance Guidebook: Navy Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter Guidebook – 30 Sept 2011 Required Documents: Applicable Integrated Architecture Products, AV-1, OV-2, OV-4, …

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  Linux is a Unix-like computer Operating System (or OS) that uses the Linux kernel which is developed under open-source software. Linux started out as a personal computer system used by individuals, and has since gained the support of several large corporations, such as Sun Microsystems, HP and IBM. It is now used mostly as …

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