DoD Network Initiatives CEISC 13 Apr 2006 Mr. Walter Coley Ms. Kathy Cotton AFWA/SCM Distribution Authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their Contractors only
2 Overview Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) FTP Replacement Discussion
3 Joint Task Force (JTF) – Global Network Operations (GNO) Communications Tasking Order (CTO) By 1 July 2006 PK Enable all non-public NIPRNet web servers By 31 July 2006 Implement Smart Card Logon (SCL) to NIPRNet Identify all systems not PK enabled DoD contractors off-site must acquire certificates from an approved DoD External Certificate Authority (ECA) New password and best practice guidance for “those systems and user populations unable to achieve CAC/PKI logon” Public Key Infrastructure DoD Mandates
4 FTP Replacement FTP Ports (20, 21) will be blocked by DISA on 12/15/06 Applies to all FTP traffic between DoD and non-DoD enclaves Several options being considered Establishing servers in the DoD DMZ Migrate customers/data providers to Secure FTP Must be FIPS compliant, support scripting, and API Commercial and Open Source alternatives being evaluated Obtain waivers for non-DoD customers Solution is being worked as a high priority
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