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(U//FOUO) SID and ITD Collocate Watches, Help Centralize DataFlow Management
FROM:
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Acting Chief, Global Enterprise Command Center (X22),
Chief, Data Flow Operations (S3C31)
Run Date: 11/29/2006
(C) Shepherding data from a collection site, through processing at NSAW or a Cryptologic
Center, and on to dissemination to the customer is an exceptionally complex task that requires
strong coordination across Enterprise elements. It takes an unusually diverse team of civilian,
military, contractor, multi-directorate technicians, and yes, even 2nd and 3rd Party partners, to
keep the data moving. Thanks to a 2005 recommendation from the joint ITD-SID Data Flow
Governance Board, truly centralized data-flow management at NSA has taken a giant leap
forward.
(U//FOUO) In September 2006, the Collection Strategies and Requirements Center Office of
Targeting and Mission Management (TMM, S3C3) collocated the 24-hour SIGINT Data-Flow
Operations organization with ITD's centralized watch office , the Global Enterprise
Command Center (GECC, or X22), to improve inter-directorate trouble-shooting of
communications anomalies while streamlining procedures. Born in battle following the 9/11
tragedy, the GECC has quickly established a reputation throughout the global Intelligence
Community for providing "best in class" management of the secure SIGINT global
telecommunications network, and this new alliance between the GECC and TMM is already
yielding impressive results.
(S//SI//REL) By sitting in close proximity and being able to meet face-to-face at any given
moment, the GECC's on-duty Director and Enterprise Managers and SID data-flow personnel are
able to share knowledge and partner to identify and resolve problems quickly and with minimal
impact to mission. GECC personnel oversee and manage the operation of the ITD Enterprise
while SID data-flow personnel ensure the correct data is collected, processed, and delivered to
the right target office in the timeframe required.
(S//SI//REL) As an example, GECC personnel may work to fix a poorly performing circuit while
SID data-flow personnel may remove a badly constructed selector to prevent a large volume of
unwanted data from flooding NSA systems. From these collaborative efforts, NSA is experiencing
shorter down times, and this, in turn, is resulting in a more reliable and stable product for our
consumers and customers.
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DERIVED FROM: NSA/CSSM 1-52, DATED 08 JAN 2007 DECLASSIFY ON: 20320108