Strategic Leadership Challenges with the Joint Information Environment
Abstract
In the face of growing cyber attacks against Department of Defense (DoD) networks and numerous, varied, and complex information sharing challenges within the DoD Global Information Grid (GIG), the DoD has established a strategic vision to deliver a Joint Information Environment (JIE) that will enable the DoD and its mission partners to securely access information and services they require when they need it, from where they need it, and on the DoD-approved device of their choice. The envisioned strategic end-state of this strategy is to enhance mission effectiveness, increase security, and improve information technology efficiencies through the consolidation of costly network resources and infrastructure throughout the DoD. The JIE will be the key enabler of globally integrated security operations with the DoD's mission partners during the 21st century. The DoD is faced with three strategic challenges to achieving the desired JIE end-state: (1) There is a need for inspirational strategic leadership as an agent for change to champion the JIE effort, (2) Inter-service rivalries and parochialism must be overcome, and (3) JIE funding must be a top priority for the DoD during an era of fiscal constraint in the name of national security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA589309
Entities
People
- Stephen E. Dawson
Organizations
- United States Army War College