Evaluation of Information Assurance Requirements in a Net-Centric Army

Network centric capabilities are a key enabler for the transformational army and planned employment of Units of Action in the future. Information Assurance refers to the security and assurance of the information that is being passed within the myriad networked systems at multiple data rates and security classifications. This paper will examine the requirements and concurrent capabilities necessary for this key strategic imperative of future Army operations as part of a joint and coalition force.