Service Solutions Partners (Army & General Services Administration (GSA))

Teresa Carrington, Director, Assisted Acquisition Services Southeast Sunbelt Region Federal Acquisition Service General Services Administration

This session will be a review of Army acquisition processes for selecting appropriate contract vehicles.

Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions, (CHESS) [formerly ASCP] – Army CHESS 101 Basics

Ms. Michelina LaForgia, Project Director

Presentation of CHESS’ Mission and Strategy in providing Commercial IT to the Warfighter and Sustaining Bases – reviewing our track record as the Army’s Primary Source for Commercial Information Technology – what we’ve accomplished, and what we are planning – all with total Customer Satisfaction as our driving force.

AKO Community Page Administrator’s Workshop (CPAW) – AKO Resources: 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Were Available through AKO/DKO!

CPAW Training Team

The AKO/DKO training team will display and discuss a list of ten things you probably didn’t know were available within the AKO/DKO portal.  The list will cover some of the more popular services and applications available with the AKO/DKO portal.

CPAW – Overview

CPAW Training Team

If you are new to AKO/DKO, then this is a “must attend” session for you.  The team will conduct a live walkthrough of the AKO/DKO portal, demonstrating how to navigate and find what you are looking for within the AKO/DKO portal.

Inspector General (IG) – IA Compliance Assessment

The objective of his information exchange is to introduce the IG IA compliance methodology, references, success measures, and validation of the IA Self Assessment Tools.  In addition, to become familiar with Information Assurance requirements and specific references for the IA self assessment categories.

IA – AVTR How To

Ralph Lowenthal, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance

The AVTR team will be on hand to demonstrate the latest techniques and changes in the process and the technology that impact Army IA vulnerability management and operational security.

Host Based Security System (HBSS)

SICD

On March 27, 2007, the DoD Enterprise-wide Information Assurance and Computer Network Defense Solutions Steering Group (ESSG) approved the HBSS for full-scale deployment throughout the DoD enterprise.  HBSS will allow the Army to integrate existing security products and capabilities, eliminate redundant management process, and enhance end-point security through a unified security product and management suite.  HBSS adds an additional layer to the LandWarNet (LWN) defense-in-depth strategy and provides the means to implement Information Operations Conditions (INFOCON) as defined by US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).  JTF-GNO CTO 07-12, Deployment of Host Based Security System (HBSS) released on 9 Oct 07 mandates that HBSS be deployed on all Component Command, Service and Agency networks.  CTO 07-12 mandates that HBSS be installed on NIPR Networks by 3QFY08.  The Army’s goal is to install HBSS on 100% of all Enterprise NIPR and SIPR workstations and servers that have a Microsoft operating system platform or to have a coverage plan in place for those systems without HBSS to ensure that they maintain the security level that HBSS provides.  The HBSS Enterprise solution will be deployed down to the Tier III level.  This Information Exchange Forum (IEF) provides an overview of the Army Enterprise HBSS Implementation, key features and benefits followed by a Question and Answer (Q&A) session to address questions and comments from the forum attendees.

Vulnerability Scanner (eEye Retina)

SICD

US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) issued a mission directive station that all DoD components shall immediately initiate automated enterprise-wide patch compliance vulnerability scanning, and mitigation procedures on all DoD networks (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DREN, and any other unclassified or secret DoD network connecting directly to the DoD GIG).  This program includes mandated use of automated vulnerability scanning, patch remediation, and reporting tools across the DoD GIG.  The Vulnerability Scanner is a foundational component of the Army LandWarNet Network Operations Integrated Architecture (LNA). eEye Retina supports tactical, installation, functional, theater, Army, strategic, and joint Network Operations (NetOps) requirements and capabilities.  eEye Retina provides the capabilities necessary to support Army wide standardized Vulnerability Scanner and IAVA Compliance Management and reporting and delivers enterprise.  This Information Exchange Forum (IEF) provides an overview of the Army Enterprise eEye Retina implementation, key features and benefits followed by a Question and Answer (Q&A) session to address questions and comments from the forum attendees.

Integration Plans Directorate (IPD) – Army Golden Master (AGM) Update

Mr. Cade King, NETCOM/ESTA/NCI

This session will provide an overview of the AGM Program and a high level review of the release products: Vista Enterprise, XP Professional and Server 2003.  The session will also provide a high level review of the ongoing pilot efforts for OS X and Server 2008.  The session will be a question and answer format with a low technical focus.

Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP) PdM Panel

Panel:  PM NSC Product Managers

This session is an open forum utilized for information exchange, updates and solution discussions on I3MP topics lead by PM NSC Product Managers.  I3MP Government representatives, DOIMs, RCIOs, command and installation representatives, prime integrators, industry partners and product vendors are encouraged to ask questions about I3MP related issues of this panel.

Army CHESS – Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI)

Ms. Adelia Wardle and Mr. Brendan Burke, Product Leaders

You will want to attend this session if you are interested in the background of ESI and what products are currently offered on ESI agreements or will be included in future agreements.  In addition to a review of DoD and SmartBUY policies and the waiver process, this session will also cover the CAC Middleware Agreement, Oracle Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) and Microsoft ELA.

CPAW – Single Sign-On and Federation

CPAW Federation Team

You will learn what’s new with the AKO/DKO Single Sign-on and Federation team.  The team will cover existing capabilities as well as discussing some of the newer initiatives, such as SSO support for SharePoint portals.

CPAW – Create a Site

CPAW Training Team

The training team will conduct a live walkthrough of the AKO/DKO portal, demonstrating the process of creating a Site on AKO/DKO.  (This session will walkthrough the process of creating an Organizational Site.)

Army CHESS – Contracting Process Roundtable

Ms. Joann Underwood, Branch Chief, ITEC-4

The “Big” or “Small” Easy!  Hear how to streamline the procurement process – save time and money when ordering 1 Notebook or 1,000.

IA – Crypto Modernization Road Show

Ms. Jeanne Williams-Medieros, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance

This road show is to foster a collaborative effort across the Army to modernize the Force and encourage an open exchange of information.  The road show emphasizes the driving forces for modernization and discusses the Army’s Comprehensive Crypto Modernization Strategy, to include the COMSEC key management way ahead as it relates to modernization.  The output of the road show is to capture requirements used to forecast the Army’s long range Crypto Modernization Plan.  Hands-on training to the Information System Security Program (ISSP) will also be provided.

IA – Army Web Risk Assessment (AWRAC)

MSG Irwin Walters, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance

Live demonstration of the Army’s Web Risk Assessment and Operational Security processes.

I3MP – Lead Engineer Panel

Panel:  Lead Engineer POCs

This session is an open forum utilized for information exchange, updates and solution discussions on I3MP topics lead by I3MP ISEC engineers.  I3MP Government representatives, ISEC engineers, DOIMs, command and installation representatives, prime integrators, industry partners and product vendors are encouraged to ask questions about I3MP related issues of this panel.

IT Metrics  

Mr. Thomas Berezny, NETCOM/9th SC (Army), ESTA; Ms. Elizabeth Floyd, NETCOM/9th SC (Army), ESTA/NCI; and Ms. Loretta Songer, NETCOM/9th SC (Army), ESTA/NCI

This session will include: a brief IT Metrics program overview and question/answer session regarding IT Metrics quarterly reporting, the IT Metrics reports, integration between the IT Metrics program and the Services portion of the Installation Status Report, metric weighting, and the interaction between the IT Metrics Program and the Common Levels of Support program.

Configuration Management Database/Service Support (CMDB/SS)

SICD

NETCOM led by the Enterprise Systems Technology Activity (ESTA) is leading the effort to deploy a standard Army Enterprise CMDB/SS capability to support Army IT Service Management and NetOps across all Army theaters of operations.  The CMDB/SS solution is based on the BMC Remedy Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) product suite which supports Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Best Business processes. This implementation considers the integration of Organizations, Processes and technology to establish an enterprise standard capability.  This initiative includes standard training and development of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).  The CMDB/SS is a key capability defined within the LandWarNet NetOps Architecture (LNA).  This three part Information Exchange Forum (IEF) provides an overview of the Army Enterprise Remedy ITSM Implementation, key features and benefits to include support for Area Processing Center (APC) Services Management, C4IM and It Metrics reporting.  A demonstration of the configured Remedy ITSM capability will be presented followed by a Question and Answer (Q&A) session to address questions and comments from the forum attendees.

IPD – Vista OS Update

Mr. Cade King, NETCOM/ESTA/NCI and Ms. Shirley Dixon, NETCOM/ESTA/IPD, Chief, Technical Planning, Programs & Integration Division

This session will provide a detailed overview of the AGM Vista Enterprise SP1 release.  The areas of discussion will focus on compliance with DISA/Federal Desktop Core Configuration requirements, a review of deployment technologies, known issues, and several demonstrations.  The AGM Server 2008 effort will also be discussed.  This session will focus on the technical areas of the Vista release and deployment and provide an opportunity for a Q/A forum.

Army CHESS – Consolidated Buy (CB) of Desktops and Notebooks

Ms. Linda Cook, Product Leader

This session will include information on the Army Consolidated Buy (CB) process and a report of savings generated.  Included will be a description of how the CB standard desktop and notebook configurations are determined and an overview of the Army’s upcoming CB7, scheduled for August/September 2008.

CP34 – ITM Core Competencies

Ms. Donna Crawford, CIO/G-6

The objective of this forum is to discuss the key components of the newly defined Army core competencies and career roadmaps for the ITM 2210 Series.  These competencies include standardized competencies for all 2210 parenthetical titles as well as specific competencies aligned to each title.  Information provided is intended to enhance the brief overview of the competencies mentioned in the Track 3, Session 2, Human Capital presentation.  This session will allow attendees to clarify their understanding of how the IT competencies will be used and to exchange ideas with Army IT subject matter experts.

CPAW – AKO Upgrades: What’s New and What’s Coming

AKO Content Editor

In this session, the AKO Content Editor will demonstrate the key changes and upgrades implemented with the 5.7 upgrade.  There will also be a Q&A session to discuss what’s coming next.

CPAW – Overview

See description above.

Host Based Security System (HBSS)

See description above.

Configuration Management Database/Service Support (CMDB/SS)

See description above.

IPD – MAC OSX Update

Mr. Cade King, NETCOM/ESTA/NCI and Ms. Shirley Dixon,NETCOM/ESTA/IPD, Chief, Technical Planning, Programs & Integration Division

This session will provide a detailed overview of the AGM OS X Pilot effort.  The areas of discussion will focus on compliance with DISA security requirements, a review of deployment technologies, known issues, and several demonstrations.  This session will focus on the technical areas of the OS X AGM configuration and provide an opportunity for a Q/A forum.

I3MP – DOIM & RCIO Panel

Panel:  DOIM & RCIO POCs

The purpose for this open session is for DOIMs & RCIOs to discuss their perspective of the I3MP process at their specific installations.  It will be a change for them to discuss current and future I3MP efforts, emerging installation IT requirements and other relevant issues.  The panel input will help government and industry engineers and integrators to understand the challenges the  DOIMs & RCIOs are facing and better prepare them to plan and implement upgrades to meet future IT needs at their sites.

Army CHESS – Impacts of Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC), Vista, EPEAT, and On Equipment Acquisitions

Mr. Al Custis, Computer Engineer, TIC

This session will show how CHESS products enhance your organizations ability to comply with the latest policy changes and steps you can take to adapt legacy products.

CPAW – Online Collaboration

CPAW Training Team

In this session, The team will be conducting a live walkthrough of the AKO/DKO portal, showcasing the collection of collaboration tools provided within the AKO/DKO portal: IM/Chat, Button 1 (IBM Sametime), Button 2 (Adobe Connect), Video Messaging, Forums, etc.

CPAW – Create a Site

See description above.

CP34 – SharePoint

Mr. Patrick Ward, CIO/G-6

The Army CIO/G6 Governance, Acquistion, and Chief Knowledge Office (GA&CKO) is coordinating the ongoing activities related to SharePoint as it is currently deployed.  GA&CKO is also working to coordinate the roadmap for SharePoint as a component of enterprise collaboration, including the required policies, procedures, templates, and standards.  The purpose of this session is to present the status of this initiative and to inform the LandWarNet community how they can contribute to an enterprise solution.

IA – LandWarNet IA Architecture (LIAA) Discussion

Mr. Steve Schless, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance

The Army LandWarNet Information Assurance Architecture (LIAA) Strategy provides an integrated view across Army programs of IA implementation concepts planned for the 2010-2015 timeframe.  The Strategy compares these concepts with the IA operational concepts identified in the Information Assurance Component of the Global Information Grid (GIG) Integrated Architecture.  Finally, the LIAA Strategy identifies major LandWarNet IA Architecture issues and gaps, and provides recommendations for resolution or further analysis of these issues.  The session will focus on the issues and the impacts of the LandWarNet CONOPs and the Network Service Center construct.

ISEC – Modular DIACAP

Mr. Jim Hall, HQ-ISEC

IT Metrics

See description above.

IPD – Technology Roadmap

Ms. Shirley J. Dixon, NETCOM/ESTA/IPD Chief, Technical Planning, Programs & Integration Division

The NETCOM Technologies and Services Roadmaps web site is designed to act as the building block back to the Warfighter and is part of the strategic planning and process required to identify, select, invest and incorporate technologies, services, systems, and applications to meet the anticipated IT needs in alignment with current and future Army Warfighter mission and business needs and functions.  The intent of this web site is to track critical and timely information such as maturity, readiness, availability and schedules for current and future initiatives relative to the Army Enterprise Infrastructure (AEI) within the LandWarNet.

Army CHESS – Commercial Technology Policy Overview

Mr. Al Custis, Computer Engineer, TIC

An overview of DoD and Army policies and procedures.  Address topics such as: changes to IPV6, Video Telecommunication (VTC) policy, Data at Rest, Wireless policy, changes to the contracts constraint list, review of NETCOM minimum hardware list, and source for DIACAP information.

Army Land Mobile Radio (LMR)*

Ms. Mecca Robinson, CIO/G6/ Booz Allen Hamilton

*By invitation only

CPAW – AKO Security

AKO Content Editor

The focus of this session is all about securing your content on AKO/DKO.  The AKO Content Editor will conduct a live walkthrough of the AKO/DKO portal, demonstrating the many options and tools available to restrict access to your content.

CPAW – Overview

See description above.

IA – Crypto Modernization Roadshow

See description above.

IA – AWRAC Live Assessment

See description above.

Army CHESS – it e-mart live demo

Ms. Linda Cook, Product Leader

A demonstration of the it e-mart will show you the real value of CHESS’ excellent (and only) Army e-commerce Site for Commercial IT.  You will learn the sometimes over-looked features of the site that can save you time and trouble.  The information provided is kept current with new contracts, contract modifications adding new products, notification of new policies and directives and helpful information that does not require you to leave the site – a total solution, streamlined for savings.

CP34 – DOIM Standards/ IA and DOIM Course

Ms. Cynthia Dixon, CIO/G-6; Ms. Phyllis Bailey, NETCOM/9th SC (A); and COL Bob Hoelscher, Fort Gordon Leader College of Information Technology (LCIT)

This forum will discuss new Army DOIM standards, updated information assurance (IA) training requirements and the DOIM Course.  As the Army moves toward new paradigms, knowledge-centric leaders must have broad-based skills, multi-functional competencies, and a holistic view of the IT within the Army enterprise.  The Army’s DOIMs must possess the education, technology, leadership, and business competencies required to support the Army’s global information mission.  Outline essential credentials, training, and core competencies to assist DOIMs to provide the support the Army’s global information mission.

IPD – Army Golden Master (AGM)

See description above

Army Publishing Content Management System (APCMS)

Army Publishing Directorate (APD), on behalf of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, has raised the bar for transforming business processes across the Army enterprise with the deployment of the Army Publishing Content Management System (APCMS). These enterprise tools available at no cost to approximately 1.7 million people within Army communities include XML-based PureEdge software that can be used to fill, edit, print, and save forms automated with varying degrees of functionalities and Silanis ApproveIt software to digitally sign forms and other documents.  APCMS available via the “My Forms” button on the Army Knowledge OnLine (AKO) homepage, has over 2000 Department of the Army (DA) PureEdge forms that can be routed electronically from the “My Forms” online location, saving countless labor hours, eliminating lost documents, providing online reporting and tracking of forms, and significantly improving the Army’s ability to support soldiers deployed anywhere in the world.  Additionally, digital signature enabled forms can now remain electronic through the business process eliminating the need to fill, print, sign, and scan the forms for electronic submission.  APCMS is implementing structured workflow tools that allow users to route and track forms and documents to the same groups or organizations over and over again without having to search for specific people.  These workflow tools work together with the enterprise content management (ECM) system that is the underlying infrastructure of APCMS to help automate the business process and enable event driven decision points.  By combining both the ECM and the workflow tools, organizations can maximize their performance with ease and flexibility.  Records management and email archive capabilities are being piloted.  These capabilities will allow organizations to archive their documents and emails based on records retention rules and policies.  The capabilities being explored will allow users to easily store, search, and retrieve information for later use, as the need arises.  Both capabilities are rule based and designed to archive automatically, without any additional effort by end users.

CPAW – Online Collaboration

See description above

CPAW – Create a Site

See description above.

Army CHESS – Acquiring Information Assurance (IA) Products

Mr. Brian Rieth, Product Leader

This session provide information for acquiring Army approved IA products (IA APL) from the Army CHESS Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 2 Hardware (ITES-2H) Program Contracts.

IG-IA Compliance Assessment

See description above.

IA – AVTR How To

See description above.

CP34 – Army Leadership and Development Programs and ACTEDS University Programs

Ms. Kimberly Crandall, CIO/G-6

Topics will center on the Army Civilian Education System (CES) leadership training initiative and the restructure of the ACTEDS university program.  There will be an update on the ACTEDS application process and instructions for completing resource allocation selection system (RASS) applications.  Information will be provided regarding training and education opportunities for FY09 that will be marketed on the new ITMCareers website.

IPD – Vista OS Update

See description above

CPAW – AKO Resources: 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Were Available Through AKO!

See description above.

CPAW – Overview

See description above.

Army CHESS – Consolidated Buy (CB) of Desktops and Notebooks

See description above.

I3MP – SIPRNET Contract Options

Ms. Kimberly Reed

This session provides an overview of SIPRNET design and implementation requirements.  In addition to contracting avenues, SIPRNET to the battalion, current implementations and upcoming projects will be briefed.  There will be a discussion on encryption equipment and various technologies to meet SIPRNET needs from single user to entire buildings.  Finally, this session will look at the latest revision of the SIPRNET Tech Guide and describe how it impacts SIPRNET at the customer site.

IA – LandWarNet IA Architecture (LIAA) Discussion

See description above.

ISEC – Modular DIACAP

See description above.

BRAC/MCA Synchronization with I3MP

Ms. Lucinda Sensenbaugh and Ms. Tina Reed

BRAC Synchronization with I3MP provides information technology functional, technical and program management support to HQDA, Lead and Principal Support organizations and USACE districts in planning, programming and executing BRAC IT actions.  This session highlights the current BRAC/MCA efforts being executed today, using the I3MP execution vehicles for engineering and implementation.

Army CHESS – Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI)

See description above.

CPAW – Sites, Part 1: Groups – Access Control and Contract Lists, Adding Members

CPAW Training Team and AKO Content Editor

This session is for people wanting to understand how to harness and leverage the power of AKO/DKO Groups.  There will be information available for all levels of users, from the basic user to the Page Administrator.

CPAW – Online Collaboration

See description above.

CP-34 – Army Knowledge Strong

Dr. Robert Neilson, CIO/G-6

Army Knowledge Strong is a Community of Practice for Army Knowledge Management Practitioners.  The session will include a brief overview of Knowledge Management activities in the CIO/G6 followed by break-out sessions on specific topics hosted by a subject matter expert.  The purpose of the session is to exchange ideas and share best practices within the community.

IG-IA Compliance Assessment

See description above.

IA – AVTR How To

See description above.

HBSS

IPD – MAC OSX Update

See description above.

I3MP Focused Briefing

TBD

This session will focus on an Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP) mission of acquiring and fielding the Army’s installation level telecommunications information infrastructure (voice & data switches/cable), including the hardware and software required for Enterprise Solutions.  In addition it will provide an update on the base level information infrastructure at Army posts, camps and stations worldwide via I3MP.

Army Publishing Content Management System (APCMS)

See description above.

Army CHESS – Hardware/Service Contracts

Mr. Brian Rieth, Product Leader

CPAW – Sites, Part 2: Files – Storing Content, Sending Links to Documents

CPAW Training Team

The team will conduct live walkthroughs of the AKO/DKO portal and demonstrate the complete process of managing Files within the AKO/DKO portaol to include the following processes:  Uploading, Securing, Updating, Sharing and Archiving Flies within the AKO/DKO portal.

CPAW – Create a Site

See description above.

IA – Crypto Modernization Roadshow

See description above.

IA – AWRAC Live Assessment

See description above.

Configuration Management Database/Service Support (CMDB/SS)

See description above.

IPD – AGM

See description above

Army CHESS – General Q&A

CHESS Team, ITEC-4, TIC

CPAW – Sites, Part 3: Pages and Channels – Displaying Content

CPAW Training Team

The team will conduct a live walkthrough of the AKO/DKO portal and demonstrate the relationship between Pages and Channels, and the many types of Content available for display on your Page.

CPAW – Hands-On Q&A

CPAW Training Team

Have any lingering AKO/DKO questions?  This session will provide you with the opportunity to have a one-on-one Q&A session with an AKO/DKO trainer.