FEMA Demographic Analysis

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Department of Homeland Security use of
Geo-security and Interoperable GIS Portals
Clinton Libbey, Director of Business
Development Harvard Design and Mapping 2005
Army Geospatial Conference
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HazardMaps.gov / GIS Portal Facts

• From launch on May 2002 to May 2005
• 3 million maps drawn
• 500,000 unique visitors
• 55 WMS servers connected via internet
• 2,300 map layers
• capable of connecting to unlimited layers and
  servers

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Department of Homeland Security
FEMAhttp//www.HazardMaps.gov

• Incorporates Open GIS Consortium standards and
  open source technology to enable interoperability
• Includes ultra-thin browser client and OGC
  compliant Web Map Server technology no plug-ins
  or downloads required for users
• Advanced GeoSecurity components protect data from
  unauthorized access
• Hosted by HDM

Interoperable Web Application GIS Services Real
time mapping links to hundreds of data servers
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Department of Homeland Security
FEMAhttp//www.hazards.fema.gov

• Multihazard Information Platform (MIP) Map
  Viewer, part of DHS/FEMAs 5 year, 1 billion Map
  Modernization Program to redraw all flood data
  nationwide
• Designed for public access to DHS/FEMAs
  multihazard atlas database including flood data.
• Design and specifications based on HazardMaps.gov
  site (GIS Portal) to incorporate Open GIS
  Consortium standards and open source technology
  to enable interoperability
• Includes ultra-thin browser client and OGC
  compliant Web Map Server technology no plug-ins
  or downloads required for users
• Includes HDMs GeoSecurity components protect
  data from unauthorized access
• Hosted by IBM at their web hosting facility in
  Raleigh, NC

Interoperable Web Application GIS Services Real
time mapping links to hundreds of data servers
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What is GIS Portal?

• Fully Open GIS standards compliant cascading WMS
  map server
• Can access any OGC compatible data available on
  the internet or intranet
• Presents users with integrated visualization of
  multiple GIS databases
• Integrates with other OGC web services and server
  software, including ArcIMS

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Based on Interoperability and Standards
HazardMaps.gov is DHS/FEMAs official node on
the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)
HazardMaps.gov is the official source for
DHS/FEMA Flood Map Data on the Geography Network
(WMS Service)
All DHS/FEMA Flood Data Metadata are FGDC
Compliant. HazardMaps.gov includes hundreds of
data layers with full FGDC metadata
HazardMaps.gov is one of only 7 active web
services listed in the OGC Service Directory
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HazardMaps.gov Interoperable Portal Architecture
Web Browser (thin client)
Secure GIS Client
Results Oriented
Citizen Centric
HazardMaps.gov com, gov, edu, org, int,
mil State, Local, Tribal (SLT)
FEMA Enterprise / Homeland Security
GeoSecurity
Market Based
Market Based
Agency All Hazards Portal MMI /
HazardMaps.gov Hazard Atlas Data Exchange
Metadata Hazards Data Catalog WMS
WFS
Standards Based OGC NSDI FGDC
Geospatial One Stop
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GeoSecurity - Geospatial Data ProtectionRole
Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Server Software
• Web Service
• Patent Pending

Security of GIS data is crucial for all
government and commercial data producers and
stewards

• The first Security program specifically designed
  for GIS data
• Customized policies and procedures
• Protects geospatial data through custom
  algorithms for map layers and layer features
• Integrates with existing system security software
• Java based programming

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GeoSecurity Functional Diagram
User
User
PKI Certificates Accepted
Control access to multi-GIS format data local
or remote map layers
Access to specific GIS data approved
Access to specific GIS data approved
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Use of GeoSecurity by DHS

• Controls access to local or remote combined data
  layers
• Portal and local level access control
• DHS can instantly increase the security level of
  any or all map layers in case of an emergency
  (ensures first responder access)
• Configured to meet DHS specific requirements
• DHS users access sensitive data layers
• Public access of open GIS data sets
• Enables a single web service for secure
  environments through PKI and public access
• Eliminates duplication of data

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GIS Portal and GeoSecurity Integration

• GeoSecurity builds on the power of GIS Portal to
  control access to OGC WMS and WFS compatible data
  anywhere on the internet or intranets
• Integrates additional public and private
  available GIS databases worldwide with full
  access control
• Access multi-location, multi-office data, in
  multiple GIS formats with local and / or portal
  level role based access controls
• Access local, state, federal government data
• Access public and private company data while
  maintaining data confidentiality

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Summary

• Integrated Architecture Enables Secure Access to
  Data in a Public Network
• PKI Enabled Security ensures authorization over
  open Internet
• Open Architecture allows Federal Government to
  leverage other GIS Initiatives
• New WMS or WFS Servers can be easily added
• Additional State GIS Systems
• County GIS Servers
• Other Federal Agencies
• Commercial Services can be Integrated
• Real Time Weather and Natural Hazards Data Feed
  InsMap
• Geocode Global
• ImageConnect from GlobeXplorer

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For More Information

• Clinton Libbey
• Director, Business Development
• 703-224-1414 x237
• 703-981-9200 (cell)
• clinton_at_hdm.com
• http//www.hdm.com