JTF-GNO Relationship - Research Paper Example

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General Network Relationships: The GIG operations extend to giving support services and coordinating with the activities in areas such as the White House Situation Room, Department of State Operations Center, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.   Central Intelligence Agency Operations Center, the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications, United Nations Military Mission, United States Coast Guard Command Center, Federal Aviation Administration Executive Communications Control Center), and other agencies are also covered on regular basis under various circumstances.

Allied Partnership: The operations are global and include information sharing with the allied and coalition partners on various security aspects.  The differences in the communication systems, operation standards, and procedures need to be overcome through common policy for effective operations. NETOPS is responsible for the integration, monitoring, control, and protection of the networks.

Department of Homeland Security:  The DOD coordinates with the civil authorities n the homeland, be it federal state or local bodies through the national communication systems with the JTF-Civil Support Unit of USNORTHCOM, in its security/homeland missions.

Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT):    The JTF-GNO established the GNC through the merger of the JTF Computer Network Operations’ Directorate, DISA’s Global NETOPS and Security Center, and the DOD computer emergency response team (CERT). US-CERT provides support and defense against cyber-attacks and aids information sharing at various levels, government, industries, and international agencies. 

National Communication Systems: The JTF J-6, bridges the gaps between civil, DOD, NGOs, and other agencies in mission-oriented communications solutions and gather information on the commercial communications from the National Communications systems.

Intelligence Community: The scope of GIG covers all communication systems or channels either owned or leased and includes computing systems/services, software, data management, and other security-related aspects.  The GIG supports the strategic, tactical, and business operations related to national security and intelligence.  The Director of National Security Agency (NSA) is also the commander of USCYBERCOM.  The NSA is responsible for developing and prescribing cryptographic standards and principles.  DOD agencies, such as DIA, National Security Agency, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, are responsible for ensuring that the respective systems are consistent with the GIG.  Coordination with the CIA and FBI is also covered for combating cyber terrorism in the country and internationally.  

Law Enforcement / Counterintelligence:  Computer Network Defense (CND) takes measures for monitoring, analyzing, and responding he unauthorized activity within DOD information systems and computer networks for its protection. CND also employs intelligence, counterintelligence, law enforcement, and other military capabilities to defend DOD information and computer networks.  The professionals are trained in counterintelligence to be in preparedness at all times to meet the growing threat to international security on account of cybercrimes.

Defense Information Service Agency (DISA): The establishment of resources for communication and extending DISN services are carried out by DISA.  This includes security services to achieve information security involving acquisition and fielding of the software and hardware products and other associated services as well.   DISA contingency and support plguide for the request and termination of DISN services in the tactical environment.  The regional operational and security centers oversee the allocation, routing, and restoration of DISN support.

Combatant Commands: Combatant commanders oversee and coordinate GIG planning and employment within their areas of responsibility.  They utilize the theater network operations center (TNC) hierarchy of JTF-GNO, as well as Service component command in the operations.