Defensive Information Operations Planning Tool
Abstract
This report describes the SBIR Phase 1 development and demonstration of a Defensive Information Operations Planning Tool (DIOPT) prototype, which will be used to minimize vulnerabilities and corresponding risks to operations, and interface with existing equipment security monitors and agents running autonomously or cooperatively. PSI's approach is based on computer technology that affords implementation of the planning tool using a laptop computer. Given operational plans for deploying an Information System (IS), a simulation of the IS can be constructed in the field using graphical icons depicting parameterized models tailored to specific scenarios to be represented. IS planners can construct the simulation by interconnecting icons representing IS nodes and links. Models of threats can be used to assess vulnerabilities of the system to various attacks. Planners can determine how the IS architecture can be improved to reduce vulnerabilities, and predetermine best courses of action to counter an attack. Once the DIOPT is completely implemented in Phase II, the laptop can be plugged into the actual system to capture real time data on IS architecture changes, malfunctions or suspected intrusions/attacks. This will cause alarms to summon the planner, to further investigate specified events automatically, and to aid in the rapid determination of the best courses of action to be taken.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA372867
Entities
People
- Robert E. Wassmer
- William C. Cave