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focus on improving the efficiency of the security program, including modernization of the security
infrastructure and implementation of technology upgrades.
Cyber Security
The NNSA Cyber Security program implements a flexible, comprehensive, and risk-based cyber
security program that (a) protects the information and information assets; (b) is predicated on Executive
Orders; national standards; laws and regulations; Departmental and NNSA orders, manuals, directives,
and guidance; and (c) results in a policy-driven cyber security architecture; aligned with the NNSA
Enterprise architecture; a programmatic framework and methodology based on current policies and
procedures; and a management approach that integrates all of the components of a comprehensive cyber
security program; ensures alignment of the program with the NNSA and Departmental strategic plans
and relevant plans of the CIO.
The LANL will continue to evaluate the unique risk management process for authorizing foreign
national access to unclassified computers and networks, and any sensitive information. LANL will also
continue to manage wireless computer technology site-wide. Also, LANL will focus on improving the
efficiency of the security program, including modernization of the security infrastructure and
implementation of technology upgrades.
Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development
The Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development (R&D) program at LANL develops
technology to improve national capabilities for detecting nuclear proliferation and nuclear detonations.
The program designs, builds, tests, and conducts full-lifecycle performance assessment of a suite of
satellite payloads for nuclear detonation detection. Under this program, LANL conducts R&D to
improve analytic tools and sensors to discriminate earthquakes and industrial activities from nuclear
detonations. The LANL also supports the nuclear forensics mission. The program develops new and
innovative remote sensing technologies, radiation detection technologies, and other detection and
analysis capabilities supporting nuclear fuel cycle monitoring missions and other proliferation detection
technology. The program is a recognized national leader in developing hyperspectral analytical models
for standoff detection of gases and other materials over denied areas.
Nonproliferation and International Security (NIS)
The NIS program provides support for conducting technical exchanges and technology development
under the Warhead and Fissile Material Transparency Program and development of nuclear transparency
measures. The NIS supports operation of the Blend Down Monitoring System in the highly-enriched
uranium (HEU) Transparency Program. The NIS supports USG efforts to prepare for denuclearization
and verification efforts in North Korea and other proliferating countries, as well as safeguards
technology development activities through the Next Generation Safeguards Initiative and the U.S.
Support Program to IAEA Safeguards. The Program supports export control work with operation of the
Proliferation Information Network System (PINS), reviews of export controlled equipment, materials
and software, and analytical tools and technical references to use in developing recommendations on
U.S. export license applications, policy support in the development of nuclear transparency measures,
fuel cycle analysis and international safeguards technology assessments, and policy support and
nonproliferation assessments in the areas of international regimes and regional security. The NIS
program provides instructors curriculum development and other support for export control outreach and
supports international safeguards efforts, especially development of safeguards technologies and
methodologies for advanced fuel cycle facilities such as those in Japan, the Republic of Korea, Brazil
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FY 2012 Congressional Budget