Defense Transportation's EDI Program: A Security Risk Assessment

As the Department of Defense (DoD) implements electronic data interchange (EDI) techniques to replace documents in its transportation processes, security issues must be addressed. This report describes Defense transportation's EDI operating concept and the current Federal and DoD security laws, guidelines, and documents that are applicable to EDI programs. The security measures and internal controls implemented in Defense transportation's EDI program are also documented.... EDI, Electronic data interchange, Transportation, Electronic invoicing, Security, Shipment information, Transaction Set 858, ASC X12 858