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information systems plans could also be created for key mission and functional businessareas. A key part of the plan would be to periodically review existing systems to ensurethat they are meeting current requirements. It is possible that systems could bereplaced, re-written, retired, or re-hosted in a different software or hardwareenvironment. For systems that need to be modified, the first analysis would seek tomodernize the business practices embedded in the old system. After modernization, anattempt would be made to find an existing commercial system solution.Maintain Existing Infrastructure ConnectivityDRAFTTO BE PROVIDEDErgonomicsTO BE PROVIDEDComputer SecurityProvide PKI, Firewall protection, virus scanner and other capabilities to ensure thatDOE-ORO information assets are adequately protected.6.1.4.6 Program Management (PM)OMB A-011 Reporting (Budget)TO BE PROVIDEDIT Support Services ContractTO BE PROVIDED6.1.4.7 HO Corporate InitiativesYear 2000DOE-ORO is working with other federal agencies and the President’s Year 2000Conversion to ensure core services will continue to function uninterrupted during andafter the Year 20000 transition. DOE Oak Ridge Operations (ORO) has evaluatedpotential Y2K failures, prepared contingency plans, and participated in practice drills withother DOE sites nationwide and the electric power industry to ensure Y2K preparedness.ORO’s mission-critical systems are Y2K compliant or ready.According to the Presidents Council, which coordinated the efforts of federal governmentagencies, there is no indication at this time that the Y2K problem will cause nationaldisruptions in basic infrastructures, such as electric power, telecommunications,banking, and transportation. The Council and many agencies also are working withbusinesses, state and local government, and foreign governments to help them in theirY2K efforts.Oak Ridge OperationsInformation Management Plan10/1/99 6-10 Revision 0