The importance of cloud computing and the dod approved software list for. Government software as a service saas was granted this. Use of the dodin apl allows dod components to purchase and operate. Frequently asked questions regarding open source software oss and the department of defense dod this page is an educational resource for government employees and government contractors to understand the policies and legal issues relating to the use of open source software oss in the department of defense dod.
To make it easier for companies to understand how to engage in the business process with dod to include responding to covid19, dpc provides an introductory overview for companies based in the united states as well as for foreign companies. Department of navy chief information officer tag results. Why integrated, dod approved software is the best solution. Its purpose is to maintain a single consolidated list of products that have completed interoperability io and cybersecurity certification. The dod cds process covers cdss connecting to networks classified top secret ts and below, including standalone, isolated, and test networks. Us department of defense dod provisional authorization. Fedramp facilitates the shift from insecure, tethered, tedious it to secure, mobile, nimble, and quick it. This pamphlet also addresses the process for placing cybersecurity tools on the dod uc apl and explains the roles and duties within the dod uc apl process. Defense counterintelligence and security agency mission. This helps to ensure that every software used by the department is reliable and secure. Products include software licenses, software maintenance support, subscriptions, and information technology professional services.
Email the approved products certification officeapco. Us department of defense dod provisional authorization at impact levels 2, 4, and 5. Navy reforming its it security processes to approve new. The air force believes its new streamlined ato process will not only get systems online faster, it will deliver. Department of defense dod unified capabilities uc approved products list apl certification process is the responsibility of the defense information systems agency disa unified capabilities certification office ucco. Apco acts as the staff element for disa to manage the dodin apl process. Thats a far cry from the 18 months it currently takes for software to make its way through the navys implementation of the risk management framework. All or parts of this policy can be freely used for your organization. Corsec defines the department of defenses information network approved product. Dod management of software applications department of defense. The traditional acquisition process is used to purchase cots information technology items used for dod programs and large acquisitions, such as weapon systems, aircraft, and command and control systems. Doing business with the department of defense dod dpc wants to encourage companies to do business with dod. This definition has been further defined by the dod cio to include single and. The dod uc apl certification process is the responsibility of the defense.
Integration with other clouds, erps, and legacy systems. Experience process automation and business intelligence thats simple to use, mobileready, and adaptable. Software acquisition planning guidelines iii acknowledgments many people have contributed to creating these guidelines, both directly and indirectly. It will bring us software modernization at a faster clip, but also provide better security. Cybersecurity tools unified capabilities approved products. Implementation of recommended dod software policy ada. The department of defense dod information technology portfolio repositorydepartment of the navy don applications and database management system ditprdadms technical refresh is set to deploy. Commands acting as executive agents for department of defense dod programs using nonnavy it budget funding to procure it hardware, software, maintenance, support, or telecommunications in support of other dod components e. The navy is jumping on the bandwagon of federal agencies who are reforming their it security processes to speed new capabilities through the approval process in as little as a day. The dod risk management framework rmf describes the dod process for identifying, implementing, assessing, and managing cybersecurity capabilities and services, expressed as security controls, and authorizing the operation of information systems is and.
Software approval process for vendors and others seeking approval to begin the software approval process, you must complete a software provider statement of intention form for electronic filing, which can be downloaded from the secretary of states web site at. The ditpr and dadms communities can begin using the ditprdadms tech refreshed system on tuesday, may 31, 6. Implementing an approval process can standardize an organizations internal processes, and also save time by creating a dependable, repeatable system. A commercial air carrier cannot be considered for dod business without such a valid airlift requirement andor contract, and we cannot accept requests for dod approval directly from the commercial air. Under the fdcci, omb defines a data center as a closet, room, floor or building for the storage, management, and dissemination of data and information. The dod mobility user portal provides the latest guidance for new and prospective customers. Performing organization names and addresses defense acquisition university,9820 belvoir rd,fort belvoir,va,22060. Per reference b, these software products are considered assessed and require no additional formal test or evaluation. Background government aircraft transportation is a premium mode of travel involving high costs and limited resources.
Automate repetitive processes, set due date notifications. Acquisition process overview defense acquisition system the department of defense dod acquisition process is one of three 3 processes acquisition, requirements and funding that make up and support the defense acquisition system and is implemented by dod instruction 5000. Armys use of the dod unified capabilities uc approved products list apl. The air force plans to migrate 100 applications to the cloud this year with the hope that most of them will use a new streamlined process to obtain authorization to operate certification. Download the sdren connection approval process form dod pki required. You may use pages from this site for informational, noncommercial purposes only. An approval process is the method an organization uses to approve anything from documents, invoices, budgets, and purchase orders, to a new process that a company wants to institute. Us department of defense unified capabilities approved products. Utilizing reciprocity, this approval extends to any software that has been certified by another dod ao or security control assessor sca. Audit of the dods management of the cybersecurity risks. The committees recommendations for dods software policy address two broad objectives. It would not have been possible to provide guidance on such a wide range of software acquisition topics without the combined expertise and prior work of.
The department of defense information network approved products list dodin apl is established in accordance with the uc requirements document and mandated by the dod instruction dodi 8100. For some architecture developments, consideration must be. Fasttracking the approval of mission critical software. Us department of defense unified capabilities approved. The fedramp program management office pmo mission is to promote the adoption of secure cloud services across the federal government by providing a standardized approach to. Integrify is approval software that helps organizations reduce operational cost and improve employee satisfaction by providing request and approval process definition, approval workflow automation, and process visibility. The directives division administers and operates the dod issuances program, the dod information collections program, dod forms management program, gao affairs, and the dod plain language program for the office of the secretary of defense. Acquiring and enforcing the governments rights in technical data and computer software under department of defense contracts.
Information technology procurement request approval process fiscal year 2018 guidance march 8, 2018. The dc integrates standardsbased communication and collaboration services including, but not limited to, messaging. Compliance with this decision is contingent upon the following conditions. The first part of this chapter describes appropriate principles for selection of a programming language, and appendix a contains the committees proposed modifications to a revised version of dod directive 3405. The dod information network dodin capabilities dc assesses the seamless integration of voice, video, and data applications services delivered ubiquitously across a secure and highly available internet protocol infrastructure. The dod uc apl process provides for an increased level of confidence through cybersecurity and interopera. The initial approval process begins when a dod contracting agency identifies a commercial air carrier as a potential awardee on a dod contract. Software products approval process afspc air force netcents. Its ease of use and flexibility means fast onboarding for your team and the ability to manage workflows your way. Information technology procurement request itpr process. The dod purchases cots information technology items through several methods, including the traditional dod acquisition process and gpcs. The essential content is the same, but this document includes hyperlinks to improve the readers experience and a fullcontext paragraph numbering scheme. Imagine software that automates and manages any approval process. Software engineering and the role of ada in dod systems.
Dmcc ordering notice defense information systems agency. Department of defense dod enterprise software initiative. Lowcode and nocode workflow and approval automation. An architecture developed for an internal agency purpose still needs to be mappable, and consistent with, higher level architectures, and mappable to the dod ea. This department of defense computer is subject to monitoring at all times. Pki certificates are required to access critical afdod information gateways, including outlook web access owa for email, the af portal, af networks and systems, and dod web sites. Government agency software approved by the dod il4 by. The dodin apl process is managed by the defense information systems agency disa infrastructure directorate ie approved products certification office apco. Department of defense unified capabilities approved products list. Architecture development also requires an understanding of external requirements that may influence architecture creation. This policy was created by or for the sans institute for the internet community. Software acquisition pathway interim policy and procedures.
The defense acquisition system is the management process by which the department of defense provides effective, affordable, and. What is saca software assessment methods assessment process. The content herein is a representation of the most standard description of servicessupport available from disa, and is subject to change as defined in the terms and conditions. The department of defense information network dodin approved products list apl process is developed in accordance with dod instruction dodi 8100. The mobile application store mas is an online digital electronic software distribution system that allows dmuc users to browse and download approved apps for their apple or android commercial mobile devices cmd. Unauthorized access is prohibited by public law 99474 the computer fraud and. Trusted security solutions for the department of defense. Air force to release new fasttrack cyber approval process federal. Whether it is in regard to cloudbased technology, or any other software option, before the dod can integrate any thirdparty software, it needs to be vetted and added to the dod approved software list. Checklist for nisp contractors connecting to dod networks regarding requirements of u. The enterprise software initiative esi is a joint project designed to implement a true software enterprise management process within the department of defense dod. Ipv6 in the home and small officehome office soho ipv6. Dod executive secretariat process for military aircraft milair requests. The department of defense created the department of defense information network approved products list dodin apl in 2011 to identify solutions that were tested and trusted to address government security concerns.