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On October 9, 2007, the [[Joint Task Force for Global Network Operations]] (JTF-GNO) released [[Communications Tasking Order]] (CTO) 07-12 (''Deployment of Host Based Security System (HBSS)'') mandating the deployment of HBSS on all Combatant Command, Service and Agency (CC/S/A) networks within DOD with the completion date by the 3rd quarter of 2008.<ref>''Host Based Security System HBSS)'',http://www.afcea.org/events/landwarnet/08/infoexchange.asp, 3/13/2010</ref> The release of this CTO brought HBSS to the attention of all major department heads and CC/S/A's, providing the ESSG with the necessary authority to enforce its deployment. Agencies not willing to comply with the CTO now risked being disconnected from the DOD [[Global Information Grid]] (GIG) for any lack of compliance.

Lessons learned from the pilot deployments provided valuable insight to the HBSS program, eventually leading to the [[Defense Information Systems Agency]] (DISA) supplying both pre-loaded HBSS hardware as well as providing an HBSS software image that could be loaded on compliant hardware platforms. This proved to be invaluable to easing the deployment task on the newly trained HBSS System Administrators and provided a consistent department-wide software baseline. The DISA further provided step-by-step documentation for completing an HBSS baseline creation from a freshly installed operating system. The lessons learned from the NIPRNet deployments simplified the process of deploying HBSS on the SIPRNet.

=== Significant HBSS Dates ===

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== Obtaining HBSS ==

According to JTF-GNO CTO 07-12, all DOD agencies are required to deploy HBSS to their networks. The DISA has made HBSS software available for download on their [[Public key infrastructure|PKI]] protected [https://patches.csd.disa.mil/ patch server]. Users attempting to download the software are required to have a [[Common Access Card]] (CAC) and be on a .mil network. The DISA provides software and updates free of charge to DOD entities.

Additionally, HBSS Administrators require the satisfactory completion of HBSS training and are commonly appointed by the unit or section commander in writing.

== Learning HBSS ==

In order to receive and administer an HBSS System, System Administrators must satisfactorily complete online or in class HBSS Training as well as be identified as an HBSS Administrator. Online training takes 30 hours to complete while in class training requires four days, excluding travel. An advanced HBSS class is also available to HBSS Administrators wishing to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the system. HBSS online and in class training is managed by the DISA and information pertaining to these training classes can be obtained at the DISA [http://iase.disa.mil Information Assurance Support Environment] (IASE) website.

== HBSS Support ==