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National Information Exchange Model - 2 - Impetus for Change NIEM as the information exchange framework of choice

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- 3 - FUTURE NOW THEN 2005: NIEM is launched as a result of Executive Order 13388 2006: First major release published 2007: NIEM 2.0 released 2009: NIEM 2.1 released and inaugural NTE held 2011: H.R. 2883 enacted and trilateral MOU signed at North America Day 2012: Donna Roy testimony and H.R. 3130/ H.R. 2146 enacted Addition of 3 new domains; totaling 14 + domains All 50 states and 18 federal agencies committed to use International partners across the EU, Canada, etc. Implementation of NIEM mobile strategy and increased cyber security and privacy 3.0 Release Broader industry engagement and offerings Simplified and increased NIEM adoption Addition of 3 new domains 2010: NIEM LinkedIn group reaches 1000 members Since its inception in 2005, the US NIEM community has grown to include all 50 states,19 US Federal agencies, and continuously evolving domains. Evolution of the NIEM Program

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National Information Exchange Model - 5 - Understanding Each Other I say last name, you say surname, but we are saying the same thing

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- 6 - NIEM a community-driven, government-wide, standards-based approach to exchanging information. NIEM may sound complex, but the premise of it is simple. NIEM connects communities of people who share a common need to exchange information in order to advance their mission. NIEM provides a Common Language NIEM users define agreed upon terms, definitions, and formats - independent of individual agency systems. NIEM provides a Structured Approach NIEM provides a repeatable, reusable process for business users to document information exchange requirements in an implementation ready format. What is NIEM?

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- 7 - How Does NIEM Work? NIEM facilitates interoperability by ensuring that a basic set of information is well understood by both the sender and receiver and carries the same consistent meaning across various communities.

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- 8 - Eliminates confusion by providing consistency of data definitions between agencies NIEM does not dictate how agencies systems are implemented, but enables these systems to work together Common Language and Vocabulary Agnostic Implementation Interoperability is the ability for many diverse systems to work together. By increasing interoperability between mission areas and jurisdictions, government can enhance its services across key functional areas such as law enforcement and emergency response. NIEM establishes interoperability through the use of: What is Interoperability?

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- 9 - Much more than a data model, NIEM offers an active user community as well as a technical and support framework. Governance Processes Repositories Mission-Oriented Domains Self-Managing Domain Stewards Data Model XML Design Rules Development Methodology Consistently Structured Artifacts (IEPDs) Tools for Development and Discovery Established Training Program Implementation Support Help Desk & Knowledge Center The NIEM Framework

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- 10 - Translation Scope-of-NIEM How Does NIEM Standardize Data Transfer? INTERFACE LEGACY DATABASES LEGACY DATABASES COMMONLY FORMATTED DATA INTERFACE NIEM intentionally does not address standardizing data inside legacy systems. NIEM serves as a translation layer (providing a common understanding) between and across disparate systems.

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- 11 - To begin exchanging information, information exchange partners must first develop a data exchange. What is an IEPD? The IEPD includes additional documentation, sample (XML) instances, business rules, and more. An IEPD is the final product of the NIEM exchange development process, also known as the IEPD Lifecycle. In NIEM, a data exchange is also known as an Information Exchange Package (IEP), a description of specific information exchanged between a sender and a receiver.

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- 12 - Overview of the IEPD Lifecycle

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National Information Exchange Model - 13 - Governance NIEM is open source, but is structured and managed

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- 14 - Not all exchanges align completely to the existing NIEM Model. It is the unmapped content that drives the domain development With all new domains, existing standards are reviewed to determine interoperability and coordination with NIEM The value of information-sharing and exchange efforts can best be achieved through the active participation and collaboration of the many organizations involved in protecting and serving our nation. NIEM enables information sharing by defining the information that will be shared using XML-based exchanges. These exchanges leverage a Common Language which works as a data dictionary defining elements that are commonly used within a particular mission space. Information relevant to most NIEM users is built into the NIEM Core NIEM has multiple mission-based Domains each with its own Stewarding Owner (e.g., Cyber, Justice) Domains are Community of Interests, groups of practitioners and technical representatives who have a stake in NIEM information exchanges The data elements within the domains are defined by the user communities Identification of New Content NIEM is a User-Driven Model

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- 15 - Three governance models structure and guide the NIEM Program: NIEM Governance Processes 1 Operational Governance How is the infrastructure of the program organized to support the continued growth and scaling of the NIEM Program? 2 Domain Independence How are mission based domains organized to advance their priorities and interests? 3 Model Management How does the model evolve and change over time in response to community needs?

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- 16 - 1 Operational Governance NIEMs governing structure is comprised of Federal, State, Local and private organizations. NIEM is jointly managed at an executive level by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Executive Steering Council ESC Executive Director Managing Director Executive Director Managing Director NIEM PMO NIEM Technical Architecture Committee NTAC NIEM Business Architecture Committee NBAC Provides executive direction for the NIEM program. Lead day to day operations and engage with strategic partners. Execute technical model requirements. Coordinates Domains and gathers new model requirements.

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- 17 - 2 Domain Independence Justice Screening Immigration Intelligence Chem/Bio/Rad/Nuc Maritime Cyber Family Services Emergency Management Infrastructure Protection International Trade Biometrics Government Resource Management Agriculture DomainExecutive Steward JusticeGlobal Justice (State & Local) ScreeningDHS Screening Coordination Office ImmigrationDHS/ICE & USCIS Chem/Bio/Rad/NucDHS/DNDO MaritimeDOD/DON/MDA CyberDHS/NPPD/CS&C Family ServicesHHS/ACFS & DOJ Emergency ManagementDHS/FEMA, DHS/S&T (state & local) Infrastructure ProtectionDHS/NPPD International TradeDHS/CBP BiometricsDHS/NPPD, DOJ/FBI, DOD, NIST HealthHHS/ONC & HHS/OCIO Human ServicesHHS/ACFS & HHS/ONC Government Resource Management GSA AgricultureUSDA Each Domain is governed by a Domain Steward who represents the community on the NBAC.

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- 18 - Built and governed by the business users at Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Private Sectors 3 Model Management What are NIEM Domains? NIEM domains are communities of interest, that are formally established, with an executive steward, to officially manage and govern a portion of the NIEM data model

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National Information Exchange Model - 19 - Program Planning and Prioritization

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- 20 - FY13 NIEM Program Plan and Priorities DoD Support Review and Enhance the NIEM ConOps Leadership Rotational Program Strategic Plan Center of Excellence NIEM Grants NIEM Challenges Document Updates Trademark & IP Rights Help Desk Formalize Governance Rosters Formalize Governance Charters Program Priorities and Management NIEM 3.0 Release Technology Priorities and Management 3.0 Project Management 90 Day Activities Communications Content Submission NIEM Tools Strategy NIEM UML Roll-Out NIEM Technical Training Geospatial Federal Digital Strategy, Big Data, and ACA Privacy Bi-Annual Town Halls Digital Communications Community Champion Program We Are NIEM-ified Campaign Communications Boot Camp International Engagement Support Conferences and Speaking Engagements Peer Review Service NIEM Classroom Training Messaging SalesForce Updates Strategic Communications Emerging Domain Roundtables Focused Workshops Domain Maturity Metrics Collaboration Zone Institutionalize Periodic State of Model Review Institutionalize Harmonization Inactive Domain Outreach Domain Messaging Domain Outreach and Coordination The FY13 NIEM Program Plans five major initiatives are supported by several tasks listed below and explained in detail in the following slides.

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National Information Exchange Model - 21 - NIEM Success Stories

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- 22 - Results: CBPIDE has been approved by all DHS CIOs as the de facto standard base for identity related information exchanges Allows other organizations who are not directly involved in an exchange to reuse the IEPD in order to understand the data Serves as a valuable resource for other agencies outside of DHS with the common need to exchange person-related data Cost avoidance in the development of these exchanges Decreased risk associated with inconsistency in data definitions As a result of reusing this IEPD, DHS realizes. NIEM Federal Adoption Success Story: Core Biographic Background: The Core Biographic Person Identify Data Elements (CBPIDE) IEPD developed established a standard set of core biographic data elements for reuse in all identity oriented information exchanges across DHS.

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- 23 - Background: Although all states have adopted NIEM through RISS (Regional Information Sharing Standards), a couple of states have had broader adoption at other agencies. A sample of these states are listed below. New York: Adopted NIEM through its New York Statewide Police Information Network (NYSPIN). 50,000 users in the law enforcement, judicial, and other state agencies. Includes More than 20 IEPDs, provides data from many justice systems. Texas: Built the Texas Integrated Justice Information System (TIJIS) to enable jurisdictions to effectively exchange information using NIEM. Includes 28 IEPDs that were tested and published to both national and state repositories. Implemented IEPS and stood up governance authorities to monitor the system. Over 30 Texas agencies will use TIJIS. All 50 States have agreed to use NIEM! NIEM State Adoption Success Stories

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- 24 - OBJECTIVE : Applying NIEM to Interstate Sharing Applying NIEM to Interstate Sharing OBJECTIVE : Applying NIEM to Interstate Sharing Applying NIEM to Interstate Sharing CHALLENGE Create investigative and tactical data portals that involve intrastate data sharing as opposed to interstate sharing CHALLENGE Create investigative and tactical data portals that involve intrastate data sharing as opposed to interstate sharing SOLUTION Develop business requirements for sharing portal data between states Design system and development plan Develop several rapid prototype components to provide proof of concept Develop NIEM 2.0-conformant IEPDs to transmit data for sharing with other states through CONNECT. SOLUTION Develop business requirements for sharing portal data between states Design system and development plan Develop several rapid prototype components to provide proof of concept Develop NIEM 2.0-conformant IEPDs to transmit data for sharing with other states through CONNECT. RESULTS Development of a business requirements document and the ultimate creation of three NIEM 2.0 conformant IEPDs including: A drivers license query A drivers license simple search and return A detailed drivers license return RESULTS Development of a business requirements document and the ultimate creation of three NIEM 2.0 conformant IEPDs including: A drivers license query A drivers license simple search and return A detailed drivers license return Justice Consortium for the Exchange of Criminal Justice Information Technology (CONNECT)`

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- 25 - OBJECTIVE : NIEM-GJXDM for New Jersey Law Enforcement Information Sharing OBJECTIVE : NIEM-GJXDM for New Jersey Law Enforcement Information Sharing CHALLENGE New Jersey has more than 500 law enforcement agencies, which requires improved information sharing methods among the many individual agencies. CHALLENGE New Jersey has more than 500 law enforcement agencies, which requires improved information sharing methods among the many individual agencies. SOLUTION Incorporate NIEM to accommodate different industry solution providers. Create an IEPD and a set of Data sharing Extract Guidance rules to facilitate exchanges Develop NJ-CrimeTrackv1.0 SOLUTION Incorporate NIEM to accommodate different industry solution providers. Create an IEPD and a set of Data sharing Extract Guidance rules to facilitate exchanges Develop NJ-CrimeTrackv1.0 RESULTS Implementation of NJ-Dex is under way CrimeTrack v1.0 will continue to be used and CrimeTrack 2.0 will be delivered in the near uture New version will have expanded data exchange capabilities for monitoring gangs RESULTS Implementation of NJ-Dex is under way CrimeTrack v1.0 will continue to be used and CrimeTrack 2.0 will be delivered in the near uture New version will have expanded data exchange capabilities for monitoring gangs New Jersey Data Exchange

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- 26 - OBJECTIVE : Unify statewide gang data sharing using NIEM OBJECTIVE : Unify statewide gang data sharing using NIEM CHALLENGE Massachusetts local, regional, and state law enforcement and public safety lacked an effective mechanism to capture and share gang-related data statewide. CHALLENGE Massachusetts local, regional, and state law enforcement and public safety lacked an effective mechanism to capture and share gang-related data statewide. SOLUTION Implement a centralized web- based gang data management application called MassGangs Use NIEM-conformant schema and IEPD to exchange information entered into MassGangs SOLUTION Implement a centralized web- based gang data management application called MassGangs Use NIEM-conformant schema and IEPD to exchange information entered into MassGangs RESULTS Created a streamlined gang data management process Implemented a single, unified way for agencies to share gang intelligence information within Massachusetts RESULTS Created a streamlined gang data management process Implemented a single, unified way for agencies to share gang intelligence information within Massachusetts Massachusetts Gang Data Sharing

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National Information Exchange Model - 27 - Support Infrastructure

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- 28 - Available NIEM Resources Many resources are available to provide support and assistance NIEM website offers recorded sessions and lecture material Free, modular, online NIEM Training curriculum National Information Sharing Standards (NISS) Knowledge Base and Help desk NIEM.gov contains a collection of essential NIEM documents Introduction to NIEM Concept of Operations User Guide NIEM Naming and Design Rules Many other documents Abundant tools are available for use IEPD Lifecycle / NEP artifact templates Model Navigation Tools Exchange Repositories NIEM Tools Catalog UML Profile

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- 29 - Training Curriculum Available online for free for anyone to take

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- 30 - Q & A Comments