FY-85 R&D PLANNING

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• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 4, 2012
• Sequence Number: 16
• Publication Date: September 14, 1982
• Content Type: MEMO

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14 September 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR: Acting, Director of Data Processing
Acting, Deputy Director for Applications
Deputy Director for Processing
Chief, Special Projects Staff
FROM: Chief, Management Staff
SUBJECT: FY-85 R&D Planning
1. The FY-85 DDS&T R&D planning exercise has begun and we have
been asked to make the initial ODP submissions consisting of
prioritized problem statements. They are due in the DDA Management
Staff by 1200, 17 September 1982. We apologize for this very short
deadline and ask your cooperation. Please provide to ODP
Management Staff the following input by COB 16 September: A
prioritized list of ODP problem statements (numbered from 1 to n --
high-to-low priority). You may add new problem statements and
include them in the priority ranking. Priorities may be indicated
directly on the ODP Ranking Sheet (Att. A) which lists last year's
submissions. If you wish to delete a problem statement, simply
cross it out and exclude it from the ranking. Also attached are
last year's problem statements (Att. B). If you wish to add new
statements, please follow last year's format and include the new
problem statements in the ranking.
2. Please forward the ODP Ranking Sheet and any new or changed
problem statements to Management Staff. Management Staff will
review new problem statements, consolidate rankings and forward a
prioritized list of old and new problem statements to the DDA
Management Staff. The DDA Management Staff, through its R&D Panel,
develops a ranking of all DDA problem statements. Based on these
prioritized problem statements, the DDS&T will develop R&D
proposals and forward proposals for final review and ranking to the
DDA in late November 1982.
3. Because of the unusually heavy workload in Processing,
Management Staff has assumed the R&D coordination role for the
office. Chief, Policy and Plans Group, will be
the action officer. He will represent the office on the DDA R&D
Panel and will serve as the point-of-contact with the Office of
Research and Development on our R&D program. may be
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Ranking
ODP Ranking Sheet
Prioritized R&D Problem Statements
Problem Statements (Ongoing)
Computer Security
Low-Cost TEMPEST Technology
Database Fralt-ends to Improve User Accessibility
Distributed Cartographic Database
Mass Storage
User Satisfaction
Management of Large Software Development Contracts
Approaches to Requirements Analysis and Definition
Problem Statements (New)
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FY 1984 ODP PROBLEM STATEMENTS
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Problem Number Rank of 9
Office: ODP
Title: Computer Security
Problem Description:
a. Current and planned systems within ODP produce "audit trails",
records of system activity and user access. ORD has been investigating
the feasibility of determining inappropriate use of computers by detecting
changes in useage patterns as reflected in the audit trails. Techniques
of this sort need to be evaluated and refined in a continuing effort, since
audit information represents a sound means of assessing damage and possibly
detecting misuse. &.
b. Encryption of data which is randomly accessed and stored
is very difficult to do in a dynamic environment. Methods for cheaply
and accurately encrypting data which is randomly accessed and stored
should be investigated and tested.
c. Methods for filtering textual data in a distributed
computer network are required. Data security by system, classification,
file status and/or unusual sensitivity should be addressed. The risks
of unauthorized access or spillage need to be assessed and probability
estimates of secure storage and access for each method should be made.
d. Techniques are desired to improve our ability to;detect
unauthorized modifications to equipment by uncleared maintenance
engineers. The potential for planting firmware or hardware
during routine maintenance is high, and the likelihood of detection
is low.
Time Requirement:.
Need as soon as possible. Research to be conducted on a continuing
basis.
Background/R&D History/References:
Computer Security has been a continuing requirement of both the
Offices of Data Processing and Security. There are currently ongoing
efforts in data filtering and audit trails, and these should be continued.
Benefits/Description of Output:
Objectives are:
a. Identification/detection of unauthorized activities.
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b. Secure random access data storage in potentially
hostile environments and for continuity of government.
c. Secure file and data sharing.
The output from this research would be reports, outlining appropriate
techniques and algorithms, as well as computer programs and prototype
applications.
Policy Basis/Justification:
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Problem Number Rank of 9
Office: ODP
Title: Communication Strategies
Problem Description:
ORD, over several years has provided a very useful foundation for future
communications strategies for both the Office of Communications and the
Office of Data Processing. A continuing effort is needed to provide further
technical assessment of new communications technologies and to address
problems associated with new computing and communications environments.
Examples of technology-which should be assessed include fiber optics,
bandwidth compression, image data compression, network analysi$,
interconnection of wideband networks, availability improvements, and error
reduction. The specific trade-offs associated with the Agency's unique
security requirements needs to be addressed. Mechanisms for utilizing
commercially available communications interfaces (such as ETHERNET BIU's)
on the Agency's SAFE bus should be investigated. Also a strategy for
providing a large number of low-cost connections to the ODP network is
needed.
Time Requirement:
Continuing.
Background/R&D History/Reference:
Submissions from previous years have reflected this requirement.
Past activities included studies of bus technology and a communications
architecture study.
Benefits/Description of Output:
With the advent of SAFE and overseas connections to the domestic
communications resources, the Agency is becoming increasingly dependent upon
real-time digital communications. Users of ODP services, especially NFAC and
DDO, would be significant beneficiaries of well-formed communication
networks. 'A planning document with specific technological recommendations
would be the desired output from the assessment
Policy Basis/Justification:
The Office of Data Processing shares with the Office of Communications
a responsibility to produce reliable and responsive telecommunications.
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Problem Number Rank of -9
Office: ODP
Title: Low-Cost TEMPEST Technology
Problem Description:
The requirement to use TEMPEST qualified equipment in most Agency
facilities has a major cost and operational impact on ODP and other
Agency and Intelligence Community components. TEMPEST requirements are
responsible among other things for:
a. Significantly higher ADP equipment costs than those found
in civilian organizations. These higher costs are incurred because of
required building modifications (i.e., screen rooms), or, as is more
common and desirable, the use of TEMPEST-designed equipment or the
modification of non-TEMPEST equipment.
b. Generally speaking, even if these extra costs are
acceptable the resulting operational problems are major. For example:
l.Time delay, and uncertainties associated with TEMPEST building
modifications or equipment modification, or TEMPEST equipment
design.
2.Security problems that are associated with current TEMPEST
modifications (i.e., requires special TEMPEST;,maintenance and
periodic TEMPEST checking).
3.Physical inconvenience associated with screen rooms (cramped
facilities, without windows, having poor ventilation and difficult
access).
4.TEMPEST equipment is generally larger and bulkier than its non-
TEMPEST counterparts.
5.TEMPEST requirements often narrow and frequently eliminate
procurement competition.
6.Because of the impracticalities of screen room modification in
existing facilities and the dispersed nature of requirements (e.g.,
terminals), procurement of TEMPEST-designed or modified equipment is
often the only acceptable route. This is often infeasible and
results in the Agency being denied the use of certain technology,
particularly in the field.
7.More costly and complicated maintenance.
Time Requirement:
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Background/R&D History/References:
This is a continuing problem area for the Agency.
Benefits/Description of Output:
ODP would derive significant benefit, both cost and operational if
low-cost methods for TEMPESTing commercial ADP equipment were readily
available. R&D would be designed to explore any and all approaches to
the TEMPEST problem. Technical, economic and managerial issues should be
explored. For example, TEMPEST market trends, commercial market trends
that impact TEMPEST, contractor incentive programs, the feasibility of
Community- or Agency-ftlrided TEMPEST research centers, inexpensive
TEMPEST testing procedures, etc. are all valid subjects for study. Also
technical fixes in screen room technology or electronics packaging might
be explored. This initial research would be expected to point in the
general direction that demonstrates the biggest TEMPEST payoff rather
than attempt to "solve" the TEMPEST problem.
Any R&D activities which would potentially lower costs for
TEMPEST ADP equipment would be well worth the investment. The dollar
savings, though difficult to estimate would be large. Even more
significant would be the increased access to commercially available ADP
equipment.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the responsibility for maintaining a state-of-the-art
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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Problem Number Rank of 9
Office: ODP
Title: Database Front-ends to Improve User Accessibility
Problem Description:
ODP currently makes use of two database management facilities
(RAMIS and GIMS) for almost all applications requiring generalized
storage and retrieval of formatted data. There have been several
significant developments in the area of human interface to DBMS
systems which could potentially improve the useability and accessibility
of the database applications. We need to develop an*assessment of
the new technical advances in this area, as well as the feasibljlity of
applying these techniques to our environment.
Time Requirement:
Continuing problem.
Background/R&D History/References:
This subject has been addressed by previous R&D efforts, but it
has not been focused on the existing systems and terminal in ODP.
Benefits/Description of Output:
Data base management is essential to the future of Agency
computing and improvements in useability would be beneficial to
a wide range of ODP customers. A report describing the potential
for application of the techniques would result from the research.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the responsibility for maintaining a state-of-the-art
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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Office: ODP
Title: Distributed Cartographic Database
Problem Description:
Several new ODP systems will require the ability to graphically portray
intelligence information superimposed with maps. The characteristic
of the communications requirements for these applications is that
a relatively high proportion of-the information that needs to be
sent to graphic terminals is (relatively) static and unclassified cartographic
data. These applications would benefit significantly from a mechanism
which would allow the geographic data to be stored in the grallics terminal,
thus significantly reducing the amount of information which needs to be
communicated.
Time Requirement:
Background/R&D History/References:
This is a new problem statement. The application of graphics to
these applications is currently under development.
Benefits/Description of Output:
A successful and inexpensive implementation would improve our ability
to enhance the presentation of geographically-oriented data.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the responsibility for maintaining a state-of-the-art
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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Problem Number Rank of 9
Office: ODP
Title: Mass Storage
Problem Description:
Technological progress in the storing of massive amounts of data
continues to be made. For example, optical disk technology being advanced
for video recording holds considerable promise for digital storage. ODP
currently relies on more traditional mechanisms for data storage, such as
magnetic disk and tape. An assessment of new technology in the
perspective of Agency computing is needed to determine the effective
means for introducing this in our computing environment. Part,jFular
emphasis should be made on long term storage (archiving) and the
ability to inexpensively store large amounts of infrequently referenced
data.
Time Requirement:
As soon as practical.
Background/R&D History/References:
ORD contributed significantly to the Agency's previois efforts at
establishing a mass storage facility. Mass storage assessments and
archiving capability have been included in the R&D problem statements of
the last several years.
Benefits/Description of Output:
ODP customers would benefit from the introduction of a facility which
would permit on-line access to greater amounts of data. Special
requirements exist for providing a portable means for storing and accessing
high volumes of Agency information. A paper outlining the specific applica-
tion of mass storage technology to the Agency would be the first output
from the research effort.
Policy Basis/Justification
ODP has the responsibility for providing state-of-the-art computing
facilities to Agency customers. This includes capabilities for data storage.
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Problem Number Rank of 9
Office: ODP
Title: User Satisfaction
Problem Description:
A methodology should be developed such that ODP can more accurately
measure the quality of the ADP service it delivers to its Agency and
Intelligence Community customers.
Hardware performance measures (e.g., response times, turnaround
times, CPU utilization r and availability measures are'not by themselves
adequate measures of the quality of ADP services. User satis L4ction
measures are subtle and to-date unquantifiable.
It is envisioned that the literature and outside organizations would
be surveyed (e.g., the work of Weinberg and Ethnotech) for methodologies to
measure user satisfaction. If existing work were not appropriate for
the ODP environment, R&D would be performed to develop new measures and
approaches. Some measures might be developed and evaluated with a
sample of the ODP customer base.
Time Requirement:
Continuing.
Background/R&D History/References:
This is a new problem statement.
Benefits/Description of Output:
If such measures were available, they could be used to guide ODP
managers in resource investment decisions. They could, at least in
theory, if used as a management tool, result in better quality of ADP
service at the same or less cost. The goal is to develop a methodology
such that user satisfaction could be continuously monitored by ODP as
part of its overall management.
Policy Basis/Justification:
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Problem Number Rank of -9
Office: ODP
Title: Management of Large Software Development Contracts
Problem Description:
R&D should be performed which would have as its end result a
recommended methodology for the management of large software development
contracts. This methodology should be a tool to assist Agency project
management offices in delivering software developed under contract, that
satisfies Agency requirements and is on time and within cost.
Time Requirement:
Continuing.
Background/R&D History/References:
This is a new problem statement.
Benefits/Description of Output:
The execution of large software develop_nent contracts in CIA is
becoming increasingly more commonplace (e.g., SAFE, CAMS2,. NDP). The
successful completion of these projects is imperative. The Agency, like
most outside organizations, has had only limited success in this area.
Any improvement through the use of standardized management approaches,
tools, and training etc, would be of great benefit both in terms of cost
and operational impact.
It is envisioned that this R&D project would initially be a review of
-key Agency software development contract experience, a review of similar
outside experience and a survey of available management methodologies.
New methodologies would be developed if required.
Policy Basis/Justification:
ODP has the responsibility for maintaining a state-of-the-art
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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Office: ODP
Title: Approaches to Requirements Analysis and Definition
Problem Description:
The design and construction of information systems is a
complex process, often characterized by misunderstood requirements
and expectations, underestimated costs and schedules, and systems
which are difficult to change. 'Progress is being made on several
fronts based on increased understanding of the basis for requirements
analysis. Some steps'o"f the design process are being'codified and
languages are being proposed for more precise communications among
designers and between designers and requirements analysts.
Time Requirement:
Background/R&D History/References:
This is a new problem statement.
Benefits/Description of Output:
Any advance in training, tools or techniques would improve
the productivity of staff and the quality of the software product.
Policy Basis/Justification.:
ODP has the responsibility for maintaining a state-of-the-art
computer facility for use by Agency components.
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