ICH Architecture Assurance Program

ICH Transformed

Architecture Resource Center“From Architectures to Implementation Reality"

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ICH – The Questions

I need independent IV&V. How do I get it?

OMB (my Department) keep kicking back my 300’s, what do I need to do?

Framework Shamework, I need actionable architectures!!!

TRM, BRM, PRM, …… how do I get there?

.NET, J2EE, web services,... How do I map my business to solution frameworks?

How do I establish a common and secure infrastructure to support my application and appropriation requirements?


ICH – The Business ICH’s charter is to aid Business Executives in creating effective Enterprise

Architecture and Asset Management. ICH is a non mandatory, non-profit, cost reimbursable EA collaboratory that provides consulting services, architecture research, and education to ensure the success of its clients and members.

ICH value proposition: ICH has a unique architecture modeling and validation process that effectively maps business needs to validated solution sets. The ICH has direct interface with both the government and industry CIO community which results in broad based contact and highly effective working relationships. Leveraging an extensive component repository, meaningful Work gets done with ICH behind it.

ICH’s primary focus is to assist clients in creating, maintaining, and operating world class Enterprise Architectures with total objectivity and fiscal responsibility.

ICH is a Non Profit (501 C 6) which provides Enterprise Architecture and IT Capital Planning Services to its members and to its Public Sector constituents. These government approved services are of a Mentoring, Assurance, IV&V, Measuring Performance Outcomes, Research, and Consulting nature. ICH focuses on the entire EA package with specific links to E GOV, Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Capital Planning, and Detailed Business and Technical Framework alignment to the IT infrastructure services. The ICH service offerings are delivered through reports, training, conferences, hotline, and on site facilitation.

ICH Architecture Resources are readily accessible through firm fixed price engagements or by the hour. ICH can be “reached” through GSA Schedule 70, FEDSIM, and JACER 8A contracting vehicles.


ICH – Collaboratory Best Practices ICH Enterprise Architectural Framework

Source: ICH and Member Input ICH Enterprise Architecture Templates

Source: ICH ICH Enterprise Architecture Views

ICH and The Benchmarking Company ICH and Aerospace Corp.

ICH Enterprise Architecture Repository ICH and Fed Gov’t EAMS Users

ICH Enterprise Architecture Tools ICH and Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Headstrong/Metis)

ICH Asset Management Tools Hubbard Decision Research – Applied Information Economics


ICH – The Architecture Collaboratory

CIO/User Community Society of Information Managers

Federal CIO Council

Financial Services Technology Consortium

Standards Development Organizations: Object Management Group

Open Applications Group

Data International Standards Organization

Industry Associations: IAC, NDIA, Council for Excellence in Govt,


ICH – Engagements

DARPA***

DEA

EPA*

HUD*

OSD Health Affairs

NSC Cybersecurity**

OSD**

DISA**

PTO***

Intelligence Community

FEMA*

DLA **

OMB*

US Transcom (w/ Harris)

Discovery Communications

DON CIO

*In contract negotiations

** In proposal stage

*** Negotiating next phase


ICH – The Offerings Enterprise Architecture Focus

ICH Frameworks (aligns business with technology)

ICH Performance Metric Solutions

Readiness Assessment

Normalized EA Process Templates

Capital Planning Focus A 11 – 300 Advisory and Assistance

Asset Management Economic and IT Baseline Assessment (HDR)

EA Repository EAMs Open Source

DARPA DCAM


ICH Working Groups – The Delivery Format Understanding key EA methods and tools; C4ISR, FEAF, IEEE 1471, OMG

MDA, OSI RM-ODP, Enterprise Architecture Planning; Developing and roadmap: Choosing the

right resources Enterprise Architecture and Asset Portfolio Management Assuring Interoperability in the Architecture Federal Business Reference Model Developing the Technical Reference Model and the Role of Standards

(A119) Security Architectures and GISRA Compliance Critical Information Infrastructure Frameworks E Gov Frameworks and Component Architectures Web Services Frameworks Differentiating Knowledge Management, Data Warehousing and Portals

frameworks Capital IT Planning: How to drive A11-300 from EA outputs Making your EA Actionable: Metrics, specifics, and acquisition factors ICH EA Assessment Framework


ICH – The Why

“...

Analysis of the $52 Billion found... Automation of outdated processes

Duplicative IT investments

Few IT investments significantly improve mission performance

Few demonstrated linkage of IT to business of the agency

Major Gaps in agency and government-wide computer related security

$10 bn, 400 projects still have to address business case issues

Source Bill McVeigh-OMB


ICH – The Mandate


AS ISCurrent Enterprise Lifecycle Planning:

Strateg

ic Plan

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CIO

Ad

visory

Capital Planning= Cost Benefit Analysis

Performance≠ Accountability

Compliance= “The Minimum”

Application

Data

Technology

IT Architecture = Objects & Standards

Planning islands with little to no leverage of information across planning exercises.

No consistency and logical connections between planning components

Many planning steps are duplicated in different planning components leading to incompatible formats

Planning resources are scarce. Agencies are conditioned to meet requirements bare minimum which often results in poorly funded projects.

Existing services firms are vested in the status quo will not drive process improvements in this area

Business= Program Office


Performance Metrics

TRANSITIONEnterprise Lifecycle Planning

Strategic Planning

Business

Application

Data

TechnologyEn

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Capital

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Performance Management

System

GAO ITM Level 3


Compliance

Capital Planning / Asset Management

TO BEEffective Enterprise Lifecycle Planning:

Technology Architecture

Data Architecture

Application Architecture

Business Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Strategic IT Planning

E L C A SmartPlanR e p o s i t o r y

Per

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Logical integration of all planning components

Planning activities are seamlessly connected enabling a consistent and comprehensive flow of planning activities

Business requirements and performance metrics are used as common threads across all planning components

Capital planning is tightly connected to planning activities moving beyond cost-benefits analysis maturing towards asset management

Planning activities follow applicable legislative guidelines and ensure a smooth budget submission process while maximizing targeted funding goals

The SmartPlan Repository captures and connects information from all planning activities

Reusability, Reliability, Objectivity

Do more with less by implementing the ELCA framework


ICH -Align Validate Integrate

IT Centric EAEffort andFramework

EnterpriseInclusive EAEffort andFramework withinternalAlignment,Metrics,Componentization,Normalization,and Objectivity

“Exerprise”Inclusive EAEffort andFramework withComprehensiveAlignment,Metrics,Componentization,Normalization,and Objectivity

Cost Savings IncrementalImprovement

IncrementalImprovement


OperationalService Quality

Supportive IncrementalImprovement


OperationalAlignment

Supportive IncrementalImprovement


BusinessAlignment

Undetermined IncrementalImprovement

SubstantialImprovement

Validity Undetermined InternalValidity


Adaptability Undetermined InternalAdaptability


• Community Based• Comprehensive: “Exerprise”•Alignment Driven•Metric Justified•Adaptive•Normative•Non Prescriptive

Critical Success Factors


Enterprise Architecture Drivers/Inhibiters

Missions, Goals and Objectives

Revenue Enhancement/Cost Reduction

Industry Shifts,Obsolescence,Recent Investments

Organizational ChangeConsiderations

Budget Legislative DirectivesMandates,Regulations

Enterprise Architecture

BusinessProcess Layer:

TechnologyEnablement Layer:(Application)

Domain discipline

Architectures Component Security Networking Platform Infrast. Mgmt

Data

Business Driver – Process Mapping

Functional Hierarchies,Location Mappings

Process Maps

ProcessDescriptions,PerformanceMetrics

Security and other Policies

Technology Enabler – Process Mapping

Solution Set:

1. Function/Feature,2. Performance Characteristic3. Performance Measure

BusinessProcessPatterns

Solution Set Patterns

Application Standards & Policies

InformationLayer:

Data Dictionary

Key Information Classes

Data Standards & Policies

Data Movement Req.

DataPatterns

InfrastructureServiceLayer:

Solution Set & Information - Infrastructure Mapping

Infrastructure Enabler Description

Topology Mappings, High Level Protocol Stacks

IT Mgmt Architecture, Standards & Policies

Infrastructure Patterns

Solution Set – Information & Infrastructure Mapping

ICH EA Framework


ICH Assurance Supports the Complete EA Life Cycle

EA Project Planning

EA Project Start Up

EA Development

EA Implementation Planning

EA Implementation

Org Readiness Assessment

EA Planning WorkshopsFramework Develop. Support

EA Plan ReviewRegulatory Conform.

Expectation Level Set

Project Charter Dev. Support

plan oversight.Iterative Deliverable Reviews.3rd Party ValidationRemediation SupportRegulatory Conform.

Cap. Budget IntegrationImplementation Risk AssessmentOrganizational Fit Assessment

Milestone ReviewsRemediation Support RegulatoryConform.

Clinger-Cohen OMB GAO

EA Project Life Cycle

ICH AssuranceDeliverableOverview

ICH Enterprise Architecture Best Practice KPIs


Comprehensive Validation

Readiness Assessment

CommitmentResourcesBusiness Performance MetricsExpectations

Process Assurance: Are we doing it right?

Architecture Assurance: Are we achieving aligned, validated and measurable results?

Organization Fit: Does it match organization expectations and abilities to implement?

Actionability: Can it be implemented as planned, and adapt to change?


ICH AssuranceProgramDeliverables

Annual Subscription

Mentoring Program

Validation Program

Immersion Program

Combine Offerings Duration

ICH Deliverables

ICH Basic membership * * * * * 1 year

Architecture Audit * * * * 45 days/per

Project Plan * * * * 15 daysICH’s EA Process/Methodology Key Performance Indicator Descriptions * * * 15 daysThree day EA w orkshop, including training materials * * * 15 daysEA Leading-Practice Project Planning and Deliverable Templates * * * * 45 daysEA Process Assesment, Final Plan Certif ication, and Project Audit * * * 30 daysProject problem remediation and w orkshop support * * * 60 daysICH EA Framew ork Key Performance Indicator Descriptions * * * 30 daysThree day w orkshop on EA Framew ork Development * * * 15 daysICH’s leading-practices Architectural Templates * * * 45 days perICH accelerated w orkshop review s architecture audit report * * * 90 daysArchitecture quality problem remediation w ith SME support * * * 5 daysICH Bronze Branded EA Framework *

ICH Silver Branding *Organizational Readiness Assessment/Business Metric Identif ication * 45 days

Organizational Change Plan * * 45 daysImplementation Plan Assessment Report * * 90 daysRegulatory Compliance Audit (A11/130,GPRA, GISRA) * 45 days/per

ICH Gold Branding * 15 days


ICH

Confidence

Level

Resources (cost & time)

Trade Studies

Testing Alone

Traditional approach

ICH advantage

High

Low

RiskDelta

Cost/timeDelta

ICH Value PropositionReducing the time, cost, and risk of validating proposed solutions

“The ICH repository data and analysis methodologies was very helpful in supporting a quick turn around for [Information Assurance] section of COTS security products. Highly detailed ICH technology domain and product evaluation data comprised over 60% of this urgently needed [architecture] report”. Mike Luby, Program Manager, Logicon/PRC


BusinessRequirements

ProductSpecifications

Solution Models & Vetting Results

IT/IA Standards

Solution Lexicon�Two Phase Commit�Object Storage�Relational Constructs�Row Level Locking�Referential Integrity�ODBC Interface�SQL Interface�JDBC Interface�IDL Interface

Normalized

Specification

DB Standard X, v2Two Phase Commit�Relational Constructs�Row Level Locking�Referential Integrity�ODBC Interface�SQL Interface�IDL Interface

Common Criteria

DB Product Y Two Phase Commit�Relational Constructs�Row Level Locking�Referential Integrity�ODBC Interface�SQL Interface�JDBC Interface�Triggers�OLE DB Interface�Multiphase converter

Solution ProfileScale, IndustrySolution SuiteProduct A Product B v6.1Product C v2Platform S

ICH Solution FrameworkDraws from existing testing and implementation successes

“OASIS recognizes a much-needed synergy between our own interoperability development work and the ICH charter to model and

validate interoperable solutions,” said Laura Walker, executive director of OASIS. “We look forward to seeing the efforts of both our organizations

realized through greater industry deployment of interoperability standards.”


ICH Community - Contributions

• Validated Architectures• Proven Product and Services Suites• Experience Reports• Integration Capabilities

• Standards Templates• Architecture Frameworks• Research Results

• Enterprise Technology Requirements• Domain Architecture Models• Successful Results and Experiences• Regulatory Requirements/Constraints

• Product Specifications• Technology Updates• Compliance Assertions• Product Dependencies• Implementation

References

Systems Integrators

Affiliates &Standards Liaisons

Government&

EnterpriseMembers

Vendors


ICH Community - Benefits

• Experiences from other Members

• ICH data and tools to leverage domain experience

• Differentiation by vetted integration successes

• Existence proofs that “it can be done”

• Business drivers, to ensure supporting them

• Tracking of what standards are being implemented

• Identification of needs to augment standards

• Research Topics

• Experiences from other Members• Implementation risk reduction from tools• ICH data and tools for analysis

• Level playing field for product comparison

• Validated, independent case studies/testimonials

• Direct understanding of Enterprise requirements and business drivers

Systems Integrators

Affiliates &Standards Liaisons

Government&

EnterpriseMembers

Vendors


ICH CD Contents – ICH and Partner Material ICH EA Assurance White

Paper

ICH EA Framework – Final

ICH EA Templates – Overview

ICH Offerings – Summary and Contract Vehicles

ICH Overview Brief

ICH Communities of Interest

ICH Web Services Architecture Brief

Hubbard Decision research AIE Overview

EPA – OMB EA “To Be”


How to make it happen:

1. Sign up for ICH Membership 2. Review current Architecture/Capital

Planning/ Asset Management Concerns3. Solicit a detailed proposal from ICH4. Put together team members5. Create milestone list6. Path, Pace, Progress7. Get to Green

8. $ $ $ $ $ $ $

ICH Knowledge Repository


Example: OnLine Documents


Example: OnLine Documents


Example 2: Technology Area Criteria Selection


Example 2: Technology Area Criteria Management


Example 2: Technology Area Viewing

04/08/23 Copyright © 2002 The Interoperability Clearinghouse. All rights reserved.

31Interoperability Clearinghouse initiative established as medium for Government and Industry collaboration. DoD, IBM, Microsoft, Sun, Oracle, Lockheed, KPMG pledge support when established

Office of the Secretary of Defense validates & endorses ICH

ICH co-establishes ECCWG with DoD

DEPSECDEF adopts ICH ECCWG Recommendations

ICH given seat at Federal CIO Council

ICH launches SecurE-Biz.net Executive Summit

Interop WG establishes COTS Validation Methodology.

Healthcare, Defense, Aerospace, Media, & Commerce industries apply ICH method

9-11-00: ICH incorporates as 501C6 2000

1999

2001

2002

ICH Time Line

Enhance ICH-R for OMB & Fed CIO Community

US TRANSCOM Awards to Harris & ICH

Rick Smith Takes ICH Helm as COO

Financial Services Technology Consortia Team on NIST ATP

EPA, NUD, DISA, FEMA, Treasury engage

Critical Infrastructure Protection Validation Model

DARPA awards research grant for tool

ICH Repository (ICH-R) established

Architecture Assurance Methodology Formalized

ICH awarded GSA Schedule for Architecture Assurance Offerings

ICH establishes On-line Solutions Directory

2003

ICH Architecture Assurance Program

Technology

row level

asset management

enterprise

planning activities

planning components

capital planning

odbc interface

jdbc interface