Unified Border Information System - UBIS A Needs Assessment
Copyright - TCCS Presentation Structure Overview Of Current Situation Issues That Need Addressing The UBIS Concept How can we help Next steps
Copyright - TCCS 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
Copyright - TCCS Current Status Financial Disadvantages Duplication of ICT services & infrastructure Uncoordinated budgeting and spending Unrepresented entities Lost revenue
Copyright - TCCS Proposed Solution Implement UBIS Concept
Copyright - TCCS 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
Copyright - TCCS 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
Copyright - TCCS 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
Copyright - TCCS UBIS Network Diagram Data Center Port Airport Alternate Land Border
Copyright - TCCS UBIS Logical Placement UBIS Border Exit Border Entry
Copyright - TCCS UBIS On Land Borders - Entry X Ray Scan Restricted Zone Non Restricted Zone Vehicles Security Check AFIS + IRIS Customs & Insurance Passengers Vehicles
Copyright - TCCS 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
Copyright - TCCS UBIS On Land Borders - Exit Restricted Zone Non Restricted Zone Vehicles Security Check AFIS + IRIS Customs Insurance Traffic Tickets Passengers Vehicles
Copyright - TCCS 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
Copyright - TCCS 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
Copyright - TCCS We Can Offer - Consulting Technical & Functional Specifications Technology Validation Logical Design Operational Specifications Contract Negotiations Assistance In Securing Funding
Copyright - TCCS We Can Offer – Project Management Contract Management Project Planning Implementation Supervision Systems Acceptance & Commissioning
Copyright - TCCS Next Step Evaluate The Concept
Copyright - TCCS Next Steps – If Concept Approved Identify Project Owner Prepare Detailed Specifications Secure Necessary Funding Initiate Project Planning Implementation