Connecting People With Information Conclusions DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy (DS) and Community of Interest (COI) Training For further information OSD at: 2-Day Training Version 08.3

2 Purpose Summarize key conclusions from the DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy and Community of Interest Training Provide references to key resources available Suggest next steps

3 Conclusions Agile information sharing is a critical to effective and responsive military and government operations

4 Recall this example Conclusions Enables effective military operations We live in a digital information age where the speed and scale of information sharing continues to accelerate Transforms business processes e.g., Travelocity.com Allows more agile sharing across Federal agency boundaries Spawns Innovation e.g., Amazon.com

5 It is Analogous … Amazon.com Corollary Authentication & other e-commerce services HikingOutpost.com & other affiliates Amazon.com Direct Amazon.com purchasers DoD Net-Centric Information Sharing Concept Core Enterprise Services Unanticipated user Authoritative data provider Known user

6 More on the DoD to Amazon.com Analogy DoD partnering on a global scale could lead to more effective mission and business operations Standard service interface used Data shared using well defined vocabulary Services used by known & unanticipated users Free core enterprise services Low cost of entry (Services are free or very low cost) No special access permissions needed Amazon drove data standards (COI of 1) Usage directly translates to financial rewards for Amazon and its affiliates Possible DoD Application Catalog of goods from Defense Logistics Agency

7 We are Net-Centric Information Sharing Pioneers Together we are pioneering agile information sharing in the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) Some of it we know how to do –Model after successes on the World Wide Web –Use open standards Some of it is HARD –Cultural change –DoD and IC specific needs –Streamline capability delivery for responsive operations We’ve had some successes –DoD & IC Net-Centric Strategies –Net-Centric Core Enterprise Services –Increasing Partnerships (e.g., DoD & IC)

8 We are Net-Centric Information Sharing Pioneers (concluded) But some challenges remain, e.g., To pioneer net-centric information sharing transformation we need your help to: –Implement the things we know how to do –Address the remaining challenges –Continue to innovate as technology changes and needs evolve Progress is being made but your help is needed to achieve effective military and government operations Lightweight Standards Innovation Data Services

9 What Can YOU Do? Take Action Within Your Organization –Recommend this approach to Senior Leaders in your organization –Identify and scope information sharing needs affecting your community –“Step Up” to establish COIs to address these information sharing needs –Provide Strong Leadership! For further information OSD at:

10 Available Resources Details on how to access the following resources are provided on subsequent charts –COI Toolkit  COI Forum Information  COI Kickoff Template  COI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  Net-Centric Checklist –COI Directory (to register COIs) –DoD Net-Centric Data Sharing Directive and Publication –COI Resources (Links available from DoD CIO Page) –DoD Net-Centric Services Strategy –Net-Centric Core Enterprise Services (NCES) Information  NCES Overview Briefing  NCES Users Guide For further information OSD at:

11 COI Toolkit COI Forum Information COI Kickoff Template COI FAQ Net-Centric Checklist

12 COI Directory (to register COIs) To Register a COI

13 DoD Net-Centric Data Sharing Directive and Publication DoD , Data Sharing in a Net-Centric Department of Defense DoD G, Guidance for Implementing Net-Centric Data Sharing

14 COI Resources (Links Available From DoD CIO Page) DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy DoD , Data Sharing in a Net-Centric Department of Defense DoD G, Guidance for Implementing Net- Centric Data Sharing See next chart for a brief description

15 CIO Resources DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy –Outlines the vision for managing data in a net-centric environment by ensuring that it is visible, accessible, and understandable DoD Directive , Data Sharing in a Net-Centric Department of DefenseDoD Directive –Establishes policies and responsibilities to implement data sharing, in accordance the DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy –Directs the use of resources to implement data sharing among information capabilities, services, processes, and personnel interconnected within the Global Information Grid (GIG) DoD G, "Guidance for Implementing Net-Centric Data Sharing", April 12, 2006DoD G –Issued under the authority of DoD Directive –Guidance for the community-based transformation of existing and planned information technology (IT) capabilities across the Department of Defense (DoD) in support of Department-wide net-centric operations

16 DoD Net-Centric Services Strategy DoD Net-Centric Services Strategy

17 NCES Information + User Guide -- Public ‘Page’ Public May Access How to Become an Early User NCES Overview Brief

18 Backup Charts

19 Agile Information Sharing (Summary for “techies” Only) OldNew Point-to-Point Information Sharing Username / password Multiple and DoD specific data format standards System specific data definitions Data semantics embedded in code and databases Data and services difficult to find Each program responsible for implementing all its capabilities Tightly coupled, platform dependent architectures Producers GIG Consumers Common user identity via DoD PKI XML (International standard for data exchange) Community agreed upon vocabularies Data semantics well-defined, published, and shared Data and services discoverable Core Enterprise Services available to programs Service Oriented Architectures