Leveraging the DODAF to model information assurance architectures

  • Authors:
  • John A. "Drew" Hamilton, Jr.

  • Affiliations:
  • Auburn University, AL

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2008 Summer Computer Simulation Conference
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

The DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF) is the prescribed means for documenting information systems in the DOD and is an integral part of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). The inclusion of DODAF architectures in new system development is mandated in DOD acquisition regulations and is resource intensive. Deriving an information assurance architecture from a DODAF-compliant architecture is a relevant way to leverage the mandatory investment in DODAF architectures. Every software engineer supporting DOD should be aware of the increasing importance of information assurance and the need for holistic approaches to security. Information assurance architectures described in this paper offer a verifiable holistic approach to security. DODAF -- based executable architectures provide a means for the modeling & simulation community to constructively engage in DOD information assurance efforts.