Information Technology Management: Select Controls for the Information Security of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Communications Network
Abstract
The Director and Chief Information Officer, Missile Defense Agency, and other Missile Defense Agency managers responsible for making operational and information assurance-related decisions pertaining to the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Communications Network should read this report to reduce the risk of interruption, misuse, modification, and unauthorized access to information in the system. Additionally, all DoD Component Chief Information Officers with oversight responsibilities for contractor-owned or operated systems should read this report. This report is one in a series on operational control reviews at the Missile Defense Agency. In May 2003, the President directed DoD to field an initial set of missile defense capabilities and begin operating them in 2004 and 2005. In recent years, more countries are developing sophisticated missiles that are capable of reaching the United States. Ballistic missile defense is a challenging mission because of the speed and altitude of a ballistic missile. In late 2004, the United States fielded the initial Ballistic Missile Defense System that can be used for limited defense operations. The Ballistic Missile Defense System is comprised of various elements to include the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system, which is contractor-owned and operated. The system includes infrastructure, sensors, radars, and interceptors, which are connected by the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Communications Network. This network provides connectivity for all system components to transfer and process information to operators performing engagement activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 24, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA472629
Entities
People
- Courtney E. Woodruff
- Dawn M. Russell
- George A. Leighton
- Karen J. Lamar
- Kathryn M. Truex
- Tina N. Brunetti