Information Operations (IO) involve actions taken to affect adversary information and information systems while defending one’s own information and information systems. They apply across all phases of an operation, the range of military operations, and at every level of war. They are a critical factor in the Joint Force Commander’s (JFC’s) capability to achieve and …
Cybersecurity falls under Information Operations (IO) and is used to protect and defend information and information systems. Definition: “Prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, electronic communications systems, electronic communications services, wire communication, and electronic communication, including information contained therein, to ensure its availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and nonrepudiation”. DoD Instruction 8500.01 Guide: …
Computer Security (Cybersecurity) is the protection of computer equipment from theft, hacking, natural disaster, tampering and corruption. The goal is to keep computer system running without interference from unauthorized sources. In the DoD, computer security is the responsibility of the security and Information Assurance (IA) department along with the user. DoD Computer Security Definition [1] …
The Data Management Strategy (including 10 USC 2320, DFARS part 227, Data Rights) should describe the measures taken to acquire complete technical data packages to ensure competition. This should include describing the disciplined processes and systems that will be used to plan for, acquire, and/or access, manage, and use data throughout the life cycle, concentrating …
A Data Management System is a software package with computer programs that control the creation, maintenance, and use of a collection of data records, files, and other objects in a database. An acquisition program, it supports the total life cycle of a system and should be connected to allow logisticians to address the overall effectiveness …
A Major Automated Information System (MAIS) is a defense acquisition program for an Automated Information System (AIS) that meets Acquisition Category (ACAT) IA requirements listed below. An AIS is a system of computer hardware, computer software, data, and/or telecommunications that performs functions such as collecting, processing, storing, transmitting, and displaying information. A MAIS is determined …
Information Technology (IT) is the use of computers and software to manage information. It’s the career discipline responsible for storing information, protecting information, processing the information, transmitting the information as necessary, and later retrieving information as necessary. In the DoD, IT is responsible for Information Operations (IO), Cybersecurity, Information Superiority, and Interoperability (Net-Centric Operations). In …
