ACP 122 (F) - Multilateral Planners Conference

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ACP 122(F)
INTERCONNECTION SCENARIOS
706. In addition to bilateral or multilateral connections using dedicated infrastructures, a
growing number of coalition interconnections are achieved using shared infrastructures.
707. In the context of multinational communications and information systems, the concept of
three fundamental types of systems has evolved. These systems have their own security policies
and accreditation requirements:
a. National Affiliated System (NAS). System(s) under a nation’s control connected
to a Shared Information System, but not included in it, that process, store or
transmit national information,
b. Combined Communications and Information System(s) (Combined CIS).
System(s), including interconnecting networks and supporting infrastructure
elements, which process, store and transmit shared information, and
c. Shared Communications and Information System(s) (Shared CIS). System(s),
including interconnecting networks and supporting infrastructure elements, which
process, store and transmit shared information; and over which participating
member nations share responsibility for its operation.
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