National Information National Information Exchange ModelExchange Model

National Information National Information Exchange ModelExchange Model

Presented by : Mini Kanwal June, 09

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What is National Information What is National Information Exchange Model (NIEM)Exchange Model (NIEM)

NIEM is an interagency initiative to provide NIEM is an interagency initiative to provide the foundation and building blocks for the foundation and building blocks for national-level interoperable information national-level interoperable information sharing and data exchange.sharing and data exchange.

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NIEM Background – Global Justice NIEM Background – Global Justice XML Data Model (GJXDM)XML Data Model (GJXDM)

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NIEM: Leveraging Global JXDMNIEM: Leveraging Global JXDM

Robust, mature frameworkRobust, mature framework Rich, flexible, and extensibleRich, flexible, and extensible

Effective governance mechanismEffective governance mechanism GXSTF joins government, industry, and GXSTF joins government, industry, and

practitionerspractitioners Widespread recognition and useWidespread recognition and use

Substantially installed baseSubstantially installed base Especially among state and local agenciesEspecially among state and local agencies

Multidisciplinary functionalityMultidisciplinary functionality

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NIEM ObjectivesNIEM Objectives Develop a unified strategy within the U.S. Departments of Homeland Develop a unified strategy within the U.S. Departments of Homeland

Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) for an XML-based information Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) for an XML-based information sharing capability. sharing capability.

Develop an initial implementation of the NIEM that satisfies Executive Develop an initial implementation of the NIEM that satisfies Executive Order (EO) 13356 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive Order (EO) 13356 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-11. (HSPD)-11.

Develop an exchange layer for the XML profile implementation of the Develop an exchange layer for the XML profile implementation of the Federal Enterprise Architecture Data Reference Model (FEA DRM). Federal Enterprise Architecture Data Reference Model (FEA DRM).

Provide technical assistance and training to local, state, tribal, and Provide technical assistance and training to local, state, tribal, and federal organizations seeking to implement revisions to the GJXDM.federal organizations seeking to implement revisions to the GJXDM.

Build out a framework for many pilot use cases under the umbrella of Build out a framework for many pilot use cases under the umbrella of

the NIEM.the NIEM.

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NIEM Implementation ApproachNIEM Implementation Approach

NIEM Steering CommitteeNIEM Steering Committee

Global XSTFGlobal XSTF

Global JXDM (operational)Global JXDM (operational)

NIEM Track I (pilot / tactical)NIEM Track I (pilot / tactical)

Requirements from Global domainRequirements from Global domain

Requirements fromDHS + DoJ domainRequirements fromDHS + DoJ domain

ATFEcontent

3.0.03.0.0 3.0.23.0.2 3.1.03.1.03.0.33.0.3 3.N3.N

0.10.1

initializeand ID Core

set-upexperimental

testbedExplore good ideas: new metadata, scope/context, taxonomies/categories, federated NIEM repository, additional domains, Web Service interfaces, collaborative tools, OWL representation, …

U.S. MarshalsService content

other content, features, capabilities as appropriate

0.20.2 0.N0.N 1.01.0

NIEM Track II (strategic)NIEM Track II (strategic)

NIEM Steering CommitteeNIEM Steering Committee

Global XSTFGlobal XSTF

Global JXDM (operational)Global JXDM (operational)

NIEM Track I (pilot / tactical)NIEM Track I (pilot / tactical)

Requirements from Global domainRequirements from Global domain

Requirements fromDHS + DoJ domainRequirements fromDHS + DoJ domain

ATFEcontent

3.0.03.0.0 3.0.23.0.2 3.1.03.1.03.0.33.0.3 3.N3.N

0.10.1

initializeand ID Core

set-upexperimental

testbedExplore good ideas: new metadata, scope/context, taxonomies/categories, federated NIEM repository, additional domains, Web Service interfaces, collaborative tools, OWL representation, …

U.S. MarshalsService content

other content, features, capabilities as appropriate

0.20.2 0.N0.N 1.01.0

NIEM Track II (strategic)NIEM Track II (strategic)

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Component Mapping Component Mapping a.k.a Gap Analysisa.k.a Gap Analysis

Component Mapping is the process of Component Mapping is the process of identifying and characterizing similarities and identifying and characterizing similarities and differences between the National Information differences between the National Information Exchange ModelExchange Model11 (NIEM) and another data (NIEM) and another data sourcesource22

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Component Mapping ProcessComponent Mapping Process

NIEMVersion 1.0

Δ’s via Component Mapping

ICE

CIS

CBP

SME Inputs

Example DHS AgenciesGJXDM(NIEM

Baseline)

Expanded Content and Model Refinements

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Identifying DHS ProjectsIdentifying DHS Projects

Information Analysis and Infrastructure Information Analysis and Infrastructure ProtectionProtection HSIN/JRIESHSIN/JRIES

Border and Transportation Security (BTS) Border and Transportation Security (BTS) PilotsPilots BTS DEDBTS DED BTS NetBTS Net

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Pilot(ICE) Pilot

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Component Mapping Data Types Component Mapping Data Types Database model (ERD, UML, DDL, DED, etc.)Database model (ERD, UML, DDL, DED, etc.) XML documentXML document XML reference schemaXML reference schema Information Exchange PackageInformation Exchange Package

MessageMessage Query/ResponseQuery/Response Transaction SetTransaction Set

Word documentWord document FormsForms

ElectronicElectronic• StructuredStructured

• UnstructuredUnstructured PaperPaper

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Component Mapping Template Component Mapping Template

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Component Mapping TemplateComponent Mapping Template

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Candidate Component Mapping PilotsCandidate Component Mapping Pilots

Border and Transportation Security (BTS) Border and Transportation Security (BTS) BTS DEDBTS DED BTS NetBTS Net

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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Component Mapping Data SourcesComponent Mapping Data Sources N-Dex: - Law enforcement national data exchange systemN-Dex: - Law enforcement national data exchange system

• Incident or event based information sharing system for local, state, Incident or event based information sharing system for local, state, and federal law enforcement agenciesand federal law enforcement agencies

• Incident/Event reports; Arrest, Booking and Incarceration dataIncident/Event reports; Arrest, Booking and Incarceration data

ICE EDM:-Includes EID, IDENT, DACS, SEVISICE EDM:-Includes EID, IDENT, DACS, SEVIS

EID: - Enforcement Integrated DatabaseEID: - Enforcement Integrated Database• Investigates criminal aliensInvestigates criminal aliens• Tracks deportable aliensTracks deportable aliens• Tracks immigration casesTracks immigration cases

IDENT:- Biometric Identification SystemIDENT:- Biometric Identification System

DACS:- Deportable Alien Control SystemDACS:- Deportable Alien Control System

SEVIS:-Student Exchange Visitor Information SystemSEVIS:-Student Exchange Visitor Information System

TECS:- Treasury Enforcement Communications SystemTECS:- Treasury Enforcement Communications System

Tracks suspect individuals, businesses, vehicles, air and vesselsTracks suspect individuals, businesses, vehicles, air and vessels

BTS Related FormsBTS Related Forms

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Component Mapping BenefitsComponent Mapping Benefits Recommendations for new NIEM content, e.g., new Recommendations for new NIEM content, e.g., new

core and universal core componentscore and universal core components Revisions to NIEM, e.g., definitions, relationshipsRevisions to NIEM, e.g., definitions, relationships Mapping rules between legacy data sources and Mapping rules between legacy data sources and

NIEMNIEM Basis for extending and constraining NIEM Basis for extending and constraining NIEM

components for domain-specific applicationscomponents for domain-specific applications Specification for XML Information Exchange Specification for XML Information Exchange

PackagesPackages Basis for future enterprise data model developmentBasis for future enterprise data model development

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CORE = CommonCORE = Common

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Core Components - SampleCore Components - Sample

Component Mapping is the process of Component Mapping is the process of identifying and characterizing similarities and identifying and characterizing similarities and differences between the National Information differences between the National Information Exchange ModelExchange Model11 (NIEM) and another data (NIEM) and another data sourcesource22

1. The current NIEM baseline is the GJXDM Version 3.0.22. Includes database model, e.g., ERD or DDL, messages, transaction sets, forms, etc.

PERSON

Person Id

Person NamePerson AddressPerson Date Of BirthPerson GenderPerson EthnicityPerson Race

TWPDES-PERSON

Person Id (FK)

Person EducationPerson Physical DescriptionPerson KinshipPerson MedicalPerson SkillPerson Agency Interest

DOJ-PERSON

Person Id (FK)

Person Driving IncidentPerson Drivers LicensePerson AcquaintancePerson Day ContactPerson Evening ContactPerson Adopted ChildPerson Adoptive ParentPerson Gang AffiliationPerson Affiliation OrganizationPerson ChargePerson Detained Location

ICE-PERSON

Person Id (FK)

Alien NumberAlert CodePhoto CodeFinger PrintEntry DateFamily HealthFamily DetailEmployment Authorization

DOD-PERSON

Person Id (FK)

Person Eye ColorPerson Usual WeightPerson Hair ColorPerson Birth TimePerson Total Dependent QuantityPerson Adult Dependent Quantity

IAIP-PERSON

Person Id (FK)

Person Personal AttributesPerson Physical DescriptorsPerson EmploymentPerson CapabilitiesPerson AffiliationsPerson Possessions

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NIEM BenefitsNIEM Benefits Leverage the benefits of Global JXDM. Leverage the benefits of Global JXDM. Facilitate growth of the data model through Facilitate growth of the data model through

harmonization of new data components. harmonization of new data components. Coordinate independent project teams Coordinate independent project teams

within DOJ and DHS. within DOJ and DHS. Provide effective support and assistance for Provide effective support and assistance for

practitioners. practitioners. Facilitate discovery of reusable data Facilitate discovery of reusable data

components. components. Facilitate assembly of exchange packages. Facilitate assembly of exchange packages. Maintain compatibility with Global JXDM.Maintain compatibility with Global JXDM.

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