U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), United States

AMCOM Implements Information Assurance Program

With the support of Intergraph, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) implemented a structured network system security program to provide secure information access to 16,000 network users at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and sites in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois. AMCOM manages and maintains data for a variety of advanced weapon systems – from Blackhawk helicopters to the Patriot missile system. Working with Intergraph on-site, AMCOM developed a Local Computer Incident Response Team (LCIRT) to provide technical guidance and resources to AMCOM customers on automated information system matters related to research, development, and acquisition mission programs.

Approaching security as a life cycle of process improvements, Intergraph and AMCOM developed a continuous process of risk reviews/assessments, policy development and application, technology and process implementation, security training, incident response, and accreditation. They have enhanced network security through the implementation of multiplatform hardware, operations systems, application software, network devices, and management tools, as well as day-to-day planning and program administration. LCIRT tracks the content of more than 87 public Web sites, monitors intrusion detection systems, and supports the investigation and reporting of possible incidents.

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