NMMSS Data Submission Methods

2010 Update

James C. CrabtreeOffice of Health, Safety and Security

U.S. Department of Energy

ConceptuallyThe NMMSS Program

Relies on Three Big Components

NMMSS Production System Site/Facility Systems Data Submission and Report Distribution

System Data Submission/Report Distribution

• Shared IT and/or Security Responsibilities

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Data Submission Transition Challenges

From Last Year

Some of the issues• Systems/Software/Equipment

• Communicating new mailing addresses, phone numbers, SIMEX routing address, e-mail addresses

• Distribution of UserIDs and Password

• New Cyber Security Plans

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Data Submission Methods

Classified• Mail

• Fax

• Bulletin Board System

• E-mail– SecureNet

• SIMEX

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Unclassified• Mail

• Fax

• Bulletin Board System

• Encrypted e-mail

Mail and Fax for Germantown

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No real issues New addresses – Call if you need the classified address or fax Unclassified Mail Fax

U.S. Department of Energy 301-903-1998Attn: NMMSS Program, HS-1.22Germantown Bldg.1000 Independence Ave, SWWashington, DC 20585

Mark packages – Media Enclosed Do Not X-Ray

E-mail

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Classified • SecureNet, managed by NNSA

• If your site/facility has SecureNet, you can submit data and receive reports using SecureNet

Unclassified, Encrypted• Entrust

• Verisign

NMMSS Staff Contacts

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Name Telephone E-mail

Mary McConnell 301-903-6140 mary.mcconnell@hq.doe.gov

Debbie Larabay 301-903-6148 deborah.larabay@hq.doe.gov

Mike Nightingale 301-903-1328 michael.nightingale@hq.doe.gov

Pat Smith 301- 903-6860 patriciaR.smith@hq.doe.gov

Gary Hirsch 301-903-6870 gary.hirsch@hq.doe.gov

Len Myers 301-903-2180 len.myers@hq.doe.gov

Mitch Hembree 301-903-6299 mitch.hembree@hq.doe.gov

John Ballard 301-903-0092 john.ballard@hq.doe.gov

SIMEX

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Managed by IM-621

Modernization Plan Out for Comment

Outlook Like Interface is Planned

Unclassified Bulletin Board System (BBS)

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New Software and New Systems New User IDs and Passwords Exploring Replacing BBS with WebServrer

• Replaces modem line connection with encrypted internet connection

• Advantage Speed of Connection, Eliminates Modem, Improves Quality of the Interface

Classified Bulletin Board System

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New Software and New System Issues:

• Cyber Security Requirements

• Sustainability/Software Interface

• Modem Speed

Like to Replace STE Connections with TACLANE connections

TACLANE high-speed encryption device

Classified Bulletin Board System

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Documents we need from you • Formal letter requesting connection

• Full names and clearance of users with access to the remote terminal

• Accreditation letter by local approving official

• Approved Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA)

• Approved Information System Security Plan (ISSP) for your remote terminal

Classified Bulletin Board System

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Set STE configuration; exchange STE information

Provide User IDs and passwords Get connection to work Issue speed of modem connection

Suggestion from Steve Battle

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Data Submission Technologies Interest Group Communicates to users which technologies NMMSS is

considering adopting Communicates to NMMSS program what technologies

work best for the users Makes recommendations on which technologies to

adopt

Summary

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Multiple Data Submission Options Most DOE users

• Classified

– SIMEX or SecureNet

• Unclassified

– Entrust UDL and CDL are becoming outmoded/especially CDL Interest Group - Data Submission Technologies