Information Systems Security Program
Abstract
The Information Systems Security Program Element provides cradle-to-grave research, development, acquisitions, supply, sustainment, depot maintenance, and demilitarization of the Air Force (AF) cryptographic and key distribution/management systems. Additionally, it funds the AF operation one of two US National Security Agency Tier 1 key distribution centers, the AF Public Key Infrastructure System Program Office, the AF Call Sign function, and a special computer security program designated, Firestarter. The overall focus of the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts within this program is two-fold. The major focus is transforming electronic key delivery and DoD cryptographic devices to meet the next generation warfighting requirements. This focus is driven by the National Security Agency's tenets calling for (1) a totally "man-out-of-the-loop" electronic crypto key distribution system from the actual generation of the key in the key processor all the way into the using End Crypto Unit (ECU) (eliminates the current key vulnerability to compromise by individuals transporting or loading the key); and (2) an inventory of cryptographic devices that are more robust, modular, scalable, capable, net-centric, and durable (allows more effective and efficient performance including reduced inventory, expanded data rates, simplified upgrades, and ensured global information grid-compatibility). The second focus is to rapidly provide new/improved capabilities to 24 AF-led forces further enabling them to protect and defend USAF Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and Weapon Systems from Information Warfare (IW) attacks and to ensure affected system recovery from such attacks. To this end, the project does research and development of information protection tools and transitions them to operational systems. These efforts not only provide AF passive Net Defense capabilities but also an increasing share of the active Net Defense capabilities. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, these budget activities include development efforts to upgrade systems currently fielded or has approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0303140F_7_3600_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY14 funding increase due to higher Air Force priorities to address NSA planned crypto algorithm decertifications.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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