Information Assurance Through Defense in Depth
Abstract
Throughout history, successful military operations have depended upon timely and accurate information. In the age of digital electronics, our forces rely upon computers and telecommunications as essential information capabilities that are being networked into a complex. massive Global Information Grid (GIG). The GIG is vital to achieving Information Superiority - the key enabler to achieving the Joint Vision 2O1O goal of Full Spectrum Dominance. The organizational and procedural framework to manage the GIG is provided by Network Operations (NETOPS). Because these information capabilities are so valuable as weapons. they are also lucrative targets that are under threat of harm in all national security situations from peacetime through full-scale war. In this environment of danger, where every connection to a network must be regarded as a potential threat avenue of approach, we must conduct Information Operations (IO) to defend our own information and information systems and to affect adversary information and information systems that can be used against us. Information Assurance (IA) is a major subset of Information Operations that includes measures to protect and defend at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. NETOPS integrates Information Assurance with Network Management and Information Dissemination Management (IDM). The Information Assurance challenges before us are clearly and sharply evident. We can and will prevail over these challenges through a DEFENSE IN DEPTH approach to Information Assurance. DEFENSE IN DEPTH integrates the capabilities of people, operations. and technology to achieve strong, effective, multi-layer, multi-dimensional protection. This publication is our first venture in a projected series intended to assist and guide those who defend our computers and computer networks. We seek a wide readership for this brochure, and encourage and welcome constructive comment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA377569