Cyber Operations
Abstract
A number of key Information Technology (IT) strategies were identified in the DoD Information Technology Enterprise Strategy and Roadmap issued by the Deputy Secretary of Defense in 2011. The IT Roadmap specifically addresses the need to improve Cybersecurity. It states that DoD networks are under constant attack from cybersecurity threats launched from various sources. MDA must meet the National Command Authority Directives for rapid deployment of the MDS while complying with the key principles of the Cybersecurity standards to ensure MDA remains a secure member of the DoD Information Network (DODIN). DoD Instruction 8500.01 Cybersecurity issued in March 2014, requires continuous monitoring, data analysis, reporting and incident mitigation of DoD classified and unclassified, mission, test and administrative networks. To comply with the Instruction, MDA must implement a multi-tiered cybersecurity risk management capability to protect critical Missile Defense System (MDS) data and systems from rapidly evolving internal and external threats. The issuance of DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Technology in March 2014 requires additional resources to implement, manage, monitor and report as a result of a thirty-five percent increase in controls (237 controls with 817 enhancements). DoD 8510.01 also states that resources for implementing the RMF must be identified and allocated as part of the Defense planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process. The Controls must be tested on all IT supporting research, development, test and evaluation and DoD-controlled IT operated by a contractor or other entity on behalf of DoD and reported. This project provides funds to sustain the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Controls Validation Testing (CVT) activities, analysis of validation results, risk assessments and reviews of proposed Program Manager/Information Systems Security Manager (PM/ISSM) Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for the MDA mission, test and common-use IT systems. Maintains the Authorization and Assessment (A&A) data repository, capturing the RMF documentation (artifacts, validation results, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment results, and Authorizing Official (AO) decisions) and POA&M on all MDA information systems. Supports the monitoring and tracking of Cybersecurity mitigations detailed in IT cybersecurity POA&Ms. Activities include preparation of A&A documentation and authorization recommendations to the MDA PM/ISSM and AO. Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) team actions ensure the availability, integrity, confidentiality and non-repudiation of the MDA mission, test and common-use IT systems. Activities in the Project are necessary to comply with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). This project funds the MDA Global Network Operations and Security Center(GNOSC) responsible for monitoring, managing, patching, and maintaining MDA network and core IT services; issuing and tracking Technical Compliance Orders; and coordinating overarching Enterprise NetOps. The GNOSC provides the network security operations centers and supporting processes to protect and defend the MDA Enterprise information and information systems. The MDA Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), MDA's Tier 2 Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) monitors the MDA classified and unclassified information technology RDT&E and common-use IT networks and reports vulnerabilities. The MDA CERT coordinates with U.S. Cyber Command to identify and implement network vulnerability updates and patches to comply with U.S. Cyber Command vulnerabilities identified for DoD networks. During FY 2020 began the development of the MDS (Weapons Systems) Cybersecurity Service provider (CSSP) as a fully accredited Tier II in accordance with CJCSI 6510.01F, DoD O-8530.1, and the DoD Cybersecurity Discipline Implementation Plan. The project funds Cybersecurity governance management and administrative management support, annual Agency-wide computer-based IA training and metrics reporting, implementation of Public Key Infrastructure and Enabling Communication Security (COMSEC) related activities. Facility-related control systems (FRCS) include building management systems (BMS), electronic security systems (ESS), industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems in support of facility operations. This project provides for the management of MDA's FRCS cybersecurity program, cybersecurity engineering for FRCS incorporated in MDA facility plans for construction and upgrades, as well as the implementation of RMF and Computer Network Defense (CND) on FRCS in MDA facilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- MC30_0603890C_4_0400_PB_2022
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