1. Unified Border Information System - UBIS A Needs Assessment

2. Copyright - TCCS 2006 2 Presentation Structure Overview Of Current Situation Issues That Need Addressing The UBIS Concept How can we help Next steps

3. Copyright - TCCS 2006 3 Current Status Security Shortcomings Multiple systems & infrastructure Fragmentation of data Data ownership and update issues Minimal coordination between agencies Gaps in data collection Data collection rivalry between agencies

4. Copyright - TCCS 2006 4 Current Status Financial Disadvantages Duplication of ICT services & infrastructure Uncoordinated budgeting and spending Unrepresented entities Lost revenue

5. Copyright - TCCS 2006 5 Proposed Solution Implement UBIS Concept

6. Copyright - TCCS 2006 6 What is UBIS ? Centralized Database Secure Network & Applications Positive Identification & Tracking Systems Data accessible on-line to all agencies Agencies can extract relevant information Data analysis for each agency – in house

7. Copyright - TCCS 2006 7 UBIS objectives Inter-agency framework of cooperation Re-engineering of workflow at border posts Centralized processing of border data Immediate and accurate data availability Introduce Positive Identification Systems Protect information privacy and security Nucleus of National Security database

8. Copyright - TCCS 2006 8 UBIS Main Components Operations Center – Centralized database replicated at alternative site Centralized Applications – Multi purpose browser based applications Secure Wide Area Network – Data, Voice, Imaging & Video Positive Identification & Tracking Systems – Fingerprint Identification, Iris Recognition – Truck & Container X-Ray Scanning

9. Copyright - TCCS 2006 9 UBIS Network Diagram Data Center Port Airport Alternate Land Border

10. Copyright - TCCS 2006 10 UBIS Logical Placement UBIS Border Exit Border Entry

11. Copyright - TCCS 2006 11 UBIS On Land Borders - Entry X Ray Scan Restricted Zone Non Restricted Zone Vehicles Security Check AFIS + IRIS Customs & Insurance Passengers Vehicles

12. Copyright - TCCS 2006 12 UBIS Transmitted Data – On Entry Transmitted Information Vehicle Record Vehicle X Ray Scan Passenger Fingerprints Passenger Iris Scan Passenger Record Insurance Record Customs Record Surveillance Video Data Center Border Post

13. Copyright - TCCS 2006 13 UBIS On Land Borders - Exit Restricted Zone Non Restricted Zone Vehicles Security Check AFIS + IRIS Customs Insurance Traffic Tickets Passengers Vehicles

14. Copyright - TCCS 2006 14 UBIS Checked Data – On Exit Checked Information Vehicle Record Passenger Fingerprints Passenger Iris Scan Passenger Record Insurance Record Customs Record Vehicle Traffic Violations Data Center Border Post

15. Copyright - TCCS 2006 15 UBIS – Proposed Service Model Back Office Services Front Office Services Vehicles Data Entry Collection & Checking Country Vehicles Passengers Foreign Vehicles CitizensOther Nationalities AFIS IRIS X Ray Scans Law Enforcement Agencies

16. Copyright - TCCS 2006 16 We Can Offer - Consulting Technical & Functional Specifications Technology Validation Logical Design Operational Specifications Contract Negotiations Assistance In Securing Funding

17. Copyright - TCCS 2006 17 We Can Offer – Project Management Contract Management Project Planning Implementation Supervision Systems Acceptance & Commissioning

18. Copyright - TCCS 2006 18 Next Step Evaluate The Concept

19. Copyright - TCCS 2006 19 Next Steps – If Concept Approved Identify Project Owner Prepare Detailed Specifications Secure Necessary Funding Initiate Project Planning Implementation