Guidance

Rule 8: ICT shall be compliant with electronic directory services policy

Updated 16 October 2023

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The rules are under review and subject to change.

1. Rule requirement

1.1 Electronic directory services

Defence ICT shall comply with electronic directory services policy

2. Rule rationale

An essential enabler of electronic communication is an effective pan-Defence directory service that adheres to common protocols, standards and formats.

This requirement is satisfied by the development and maintenance of a Defence wide electronic directory providing ready access to all significant contact information such as messaging, postal and PKI related attributes.

3. Who to contact

For all queries, email ISSDes-APM@mod.gov.uk

4. Rule requirements: process

4.1 Electronic directory services

Initial gate

  • Project shall engage with ISS DES Arch to understand the MoD Electronic Directory Services Policy

  • Projects shall identify the requirement to implement and test Electronic Directory Services in their draft SRD

  • Projects shall identify the requirement to test Electronic Directory Services operation in their ITEAP

Main gate

  • Projects shall provide design documentation to show intended compliance with Electronic Directory Services Policy. ISS DES Arch are to approve the projects intended implementation

  • Projects shall identify the requirement to implement and test Electronic Directory Services in their SRD

  • Projects shall identify the requirement to test Electronic Directory Services operation in their ITEAP

PDR

  • Projects shall provide design documentation to show intended compliance with MOD Electronic Directory Services Policy. ISS DES Arch are to approve the projects intended implementation

  • Projects shall identify the requirement to test Electronic Directory Services operation in their ITEAP

CDR

  • Projects shall identify the requirement to test Electronic Directory Services operation in their ITEAP

TRRA

  • Projects shall provide evidence obtained through testing on a representative environment that electronic directory services operate as per design requirements
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