Guidance published on defence networks governance (JSP 604)

JSP 604 applies to all systems interacting with Ministry of Defence information and communication technology (ICT) systems. All rules are subject to change.

From: Ministry of Defence

Rule 0: Questions for projects

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Rule 1: ICT shall be reused where available

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Rule 2: Projects shall maximise their contribution towards the Single Information Environment (SIE)

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Rule 3: ICT shall be developed with respect to the relevant domain architecture

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Rule 4: ICT shall be compliant with quality of service (QOS) policy

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Rule 5 - ICT shall be compliant with domain name system (DNS) policy

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Rule 6: ICT shall be compliant with internet protocol (IP) policy

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Rule 7: ICT shall be compliant with messaging policy

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Rule 8: ICT shall be compliant with electronic directory services policy

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Rule 9: ICT shall be developed using the cross domain solutions approach defined by ISS Des Architecture

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Rule 10: ICT shall be accredited in accordance with current policy

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Rule 11: ICT shall comply with Network Operating Authority requirements

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Rule 13: ICT shall be compliant with information management policy

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Rule 14: ICT shall be developed and its performance demonstrated with respect to the environment in which it will operate

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Rule 15: ICT shall have suitable representative test environments (RTE) available to enable through life testing to be conducted

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Rule 16: ICT capabilities and services shall be designed to provide a high-quality product

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Rule 17: ICT shall have defined support arrangements

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Rule 18: ICT shall have appropriate software licenses procured and managed through life

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Rule 19: ICT shall comply with spectrum management requirements

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Rule 20: ICT shall comply with electromagnetic integration requirements

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Rule 21: ICT shall be compliant with safety and environmental requirements

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Rule 22: ICT shall be compliant with HMG Information Assurance Policy for the employment of Cryptographic Products

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This defence Chief Information Officer (CIO) owned Joint Service Publication (JSP) has been developed to ensure coherence, performance and integrity of defence networks by:

a. defining the shaping and assurance rules and process applied by the Network Technical Authority (NTA) for the development of information and communication technology (ICT) changes to the defence network.

b. defining the release and deployment approval process applied by the Network Operating Authority (NOA) for the introduction of ICT changes to the defence network.

The rules are under review and subject to change.