Federal Student Aid Technical Architecture
Initiatives
James McMahon Ganesh Reddy
U.S. Department of Education
Session T-03
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Person Record Management System and
PIN Re-engineering
James McMahon
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Gathering and Using Person Data
CPS
• Create or
• Update• Create or• Update
• Create or
• Update
• Create Or Update
PIN
COD
DLCS
NSLDS
Aid Awareness and Application
Aid DeliveryServicing/
Consolidation
DMCS
DLSS
• (DL, FFEL and • Perkins)
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Why Person Data Management?
• No single version of the “truth” for a customer account
• Disparate systems developed with duplicative and conflicting information about applicants and recipients
• Different system keys for identifying individuals
• Use of the SSN in authentication and customer identification
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Why Person Data Management? (cont’d)
• Difficulty in developing single picture of customer data
• Comingling of authentication and demographic functions
• Lack of integration with enterprise security architecture
• No flexibility in interfacing with authenticated and unauthenticated users
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What will Person Data Management do?
• Deploy a new paradigm for person data management via a shared service at the enterprise level that all business applications can use
• Improve data quality for person data throughout the Student Aid Lifecycle
• Enable increased tracking and reporting capabilities for program integrity and program oversight
• Enable the Integrated Student View, Single Sign-On, and additional streamlining initiatives
• Provide infrastructure to allow for elimination of use of SSN as key identifier in Federal Student Aid systems
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What is the Person Data Management Program?
• Person Data Management (PDM) is primarily comprised of two major projects:– The Person Record Management Service
(PRMS)– A re-engineering of the current PIN
solution
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What is PRMS?• PRMS will be the master record for Federal
Student Aid of an applicant or recipient’s demographic information
• PRMS will be an enterprise shared service using a publish and subscribe model following Service-Oriented Architecture principles
• Legacy applications will transition to use of the PRMS in a phased manner
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What is PRMS? (cont’d)• Will provide an enterprise account number (FAN =
FSA Account Number) for persons: – Creates a unique identifier as the enterprise
identifier– Protects the person’s identity– Passes the new identifier to other systems– Allows people interacting with Federal Student
Aid systems to not use personal identifying information to access detailed information
• Helps in resolving data quality issues• Maintains history of person data• Acts as the master source/location of person data
where it is maintained and shared with other internal systems
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Conceptual Diagram of PRMS
Conceptual Depiction
Person Data Providers
Borrower Services
Enterprise Portal
Person Record Management Service Solution
Business Capabilities
Student Aid History Management (Information Framework)
Origination & Disbursement
Federal Student Aid Functional Areas Using Person Data
• Person Master Record Management Service• Enrollment/Profile Update Services• Synchronization Services• Look up Services• Audit Trail
• Pre-Applicants • Applicants• Students• Parents• Borrowers• Endorsers
Person Data Consumers
• Employees
Integrated Views
• Integrated views• Queries• Data look-up• Standard and Ad-
hoc reports
CPSPINNSLDSCODDLCSDLSSDMCSCDDTSSAOTW
CPSPINNSLDSCODODSDLCSDLSSDMCSCDDTSSAOTWOmbudsman
Application
Ombudsman
Person Data Providers
Borrower Services
Enterprise Portal
Person Record Management Service Solution
Business Capabilities
Student Aid History Management (Information Framework)
Origination & Disbursement
Federal Student Aid Functional Areas Using Person Data
• Person Master Record Management Service• Enrollment/Profile Update Services• Synchronization Services• Look up Services• Audit Trail
• Pre-Applicants • Applicants• Students• Parents• Borrowers• Endorsers
Person Data Consumers
• Employees
Integrated Views
• Integrated views• Queries• Data look-up• Standard and Ad-
hoc reports
CPSPINNSLDSCODDLCSDLSSDMCSCDDTSSAOTW
CPSPINNSLDSCODODSDLCSDLSSDMCSCDDTSSAOTWOmbudsman
Application
Ombudsman
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What is PIN Re-engineering?• A re-engineered PIN solution will:
• Separate person demographic and authentication information and the functions associated
• Introduce an enterprise approach to use of user ID and password
• Strengthen the authentication credential (PIN)
• Integrate the authentication function with Federal Student Aid ’s enterprise security architecture solution
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Conceptual Diagram of Re-engineered PIN
PRMS - Person DirectoryBusiness Capabilities
•Register users of citizen-facing systems•Manage user directory•Integrate with PRMS Person Data Hub•Provision credentials•Authenticate users•Validate PIN*•Implement EAM policies and processes
PRMS - Person DirectoryBusiness Capabilities
•Register users of citizen-facing systems•Manage user directory•Integrate with PRMS Person Data Hub•Provision credentials•Authenticate users•Validate PIN*•Implement EAM policies and processes
•Pre-Applicants•Applicants•Students•Parents•Borrowers
• Register to obtain access to systems
Student Authentication Network (STAN)Provide PIN* validation service to:
•Lenders•Guarantors•Schools
Student Authentication Network (STAN)Provide PIN* validation service to:
•Lenders•Guarantors•Schools
•Authenticate users
•Validate e-signature (PIN*)
•Use a Federal Student Aid system
•Electronically sign a document
Person Directory•User ID•Password•PIN*•FAN
Person Directory•User ID•Password•PIN*•FAN
Person Data Hub•FAN•Name•Address•Contact and PII
Person Data Hub•FAN•Name•Address•Contact and PII
Federal Student Aid systems using e-signature•eMPN•CPS•DLCS
Federal Student Aid systems using e-signature•eMPN•CPS•DLCS
Federal Student Aid’s citizen-facing systems•Student Aid on the Web•FAFSA on the Web•DLSS•NSLDS•Enterprise Portal
Federal Student Aid’s citizen-facing systems•Student Aid on the Web•FAFSA on the Web•DLSS•NSLDS•Enterprise Portal
* PIN functionality remains throughout transition period to Person Directory
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PDM Solution(s) Conceptual Architecture
Person Data Hub will be the new master data management solution for person data for identity (e.g., SSN, name, DOB) and demographic data (e.g., address, email address)
Person Directory will store a copy of authentication information.
The PDM solution includes two databases: Person Data Hub and the Person Directory:
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Questions?
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Tactical Improvements to IT Security
Virtual Keyboard, Two Factor Authentication, Active Confirmation and FAA Access to CPS Online
Ganesh Reddy
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Tactical Improvements to IT Security
Quick fixes and high impact improvements that can be implemented in a short timeframe to enhance the IT security
Virtual Keyboard• Implement technologies appropriate for Federal Student Aid that evade potential
"key logging"
Two-Factor Authentication (T-FA)• Implement Two-Factor Authentication solution for privileged users to access
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) from internet
Active Confirmation• Assess current state of access controls for partners and deploy an “active
confirmation” process
FAA Access to CPS Online Login• Enhance current state of access to limit use of Personal Identifying Information
(PII)
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Virtual Keyboard
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Keylogging – Virtual Keyboard
Keylogging (Keystroke logging) is a method of capturing and recording user keystrokes. Some of the common technologies used to evade keylogging include:
Anti-spyware Monitoring what programs are running Firewall Network Monitors Automatic form filler programs Alternative keyboard layouts One-time passwords Smartcards Virtual keyboards
Virtual keyboards are provided on the application login page and do not require end users acquire additional software
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Keylogging – Virtual Keyboard
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Keylogging – Virtual Keyboard
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Virtual Keyboard at Federal Student Aid
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Federal Student Aid Virtual Keyboard Features
Virtual keyboards are provided on the Security Architecture (SA) login page and do not require end users acquire additional software. Some of the features of Federal Student Aid Virtual Keyboard include:
Highly effective in evading “Key Logging” Widely used by many financial institutions Least expensive technology to deploy (even for 50 million users) Does not require any new hardware or software on client machines Does not require any changes to the applications Available to all applications that use SA Works in conjunction with the existing keyboard Usage is optional but can be made mandatory based on security policy Keys can entered by mouse click or by leaving mouse on the key for 2 seconds Virtual keyboard randomly shifts on the screen Supports multiple keyboard layouts (US and Dvork)
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Two-Factor Authentication
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T-FA Implementation Objectives
Federal Student Aid is implementing Two-Factor Authentication (T-FA) for privileged users to access Federal Student Aid systems from the internet to enhance the security of its information systems
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What is Two-Factor Authentication?
Two-Factor Authentication (T-FA) uses two pieces of information and processes (two different methods) to authenticate a person's identity for security purposes.
Authentication factors are generally classified into three categories:
Something the user has
• ID card, security token, software token, phone, or cell phone
Something the user knows
• password, pass phrase, or personal identification number
Something the user is
• fingerprint or retinal pattern, voice recognition, or another biometric identifier
Two-Factor Authentication requires the use of solutions from two of the three categories of factors.
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T-FA Technologies
Some of the common technologies used as the second factor authentication in concert with User ID and Password include:
Hardware Tokens - generate a constantly changing one-time password to enable authentication.
Software Tokens on PCs - enable authentication with computer as second factor authenticator.
Software Tokens on Mobile Devices - allow authentication from smart phones and PDAs.
Smart Cards - enable authentication as well as of physical access.
USB Tokens - enable authentication without the need to key in a token code (can be plugged into a standard USB port).
Biometric Devices - enable authentication according to the physical characteristics of a user (fingerprint and retina scans).
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Federal Student Aid T-FA Features
Two-Factor Authentication solution features:
Reliable, scalable, available, and meets sub-second performance standards
Compatible and interoperable with Federal Student Aid Standards
Integrates seamlessly with existing Federal Student Aid architectures
Supports web applications and does not require client-side software
Compliant with NIST, FIPS and other federal T-FA standards
Has ongoing operations and maintenance product support
Based on mature technology with a broad installed market base
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Active Confirmation
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What is Active Confirmation?
Active confirmation is the process of a Designated Point Administrator (DPA) reviewing users' access privileges on a establish time schedule and confirming these users' privileges. This will help ensure an updated and secure environment for system accessibility.
The Federal Student Aid DPAs will be required to review their list of users who access Federal Student Aid systems and confirm that each individual continues to be a valid user. This will be done on a periodic basis.
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“Active Confirmation” Process
The DPA Roster Placed in all “Primary” TG Number mailboxes
Provided a list of employees that currently possess TG numbers
Requires validation or deletion of TG Numbers assigned to your organization in the SAIG Enrollment Web site
The FAA Roster Placed in mailboxes of Primary TG Numbers of organizations
Provided a list of employees at your organization who are currently enrolled for access to FAA Access to CPS Online services
Requires validation or deletion of FAA Users assigned to your organization in the SAIG Enrollment Web site
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FAA Access to CPS Online
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FAA Access to CPS Online Login
Enhance current state of access to limit use of Personal Identifying Information (PII)
New FAA Access to CPS Online Login
First Time Registration
Self Service Password Reset
Implementation Schedule
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Current FSA Web Enroll Site Login
Currently: Enter SSN and DOB on the login page to access the Student Aid Internet WebEnroll Site
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Current FAA Access to CPS Online Login
Currently:Enter SSN, first 2 letters of last name, DOB, and PIN on the FAA Access to CPS Online login page to access the application
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New FAA Access to CPS Online Login
FAA Access to CPS Online Registration link can be accessed from the FAA Access Login page
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FSA SA Registration – Confirm Identity
Confirm your identity by entering the FSA provided Unique Identifier
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Confirm or update your current Email addressYour name retrieved from SAIG Participation Management System cannot be updated
SA Registration - E-mail Address
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SA Registration - Select a Password
Select a password and choose any three Challenge Response Questions and provide answers
These questions will be used to reset your password
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SA Registration – Confirm Role
Confirm the Role retrieved from SAIG Participation Management enrollment system
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SA Registration - Confirmation
Confirm the registration information
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SA Registration - Acknowledgement
System confirms successful Registration You will receive your User ID in the email
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Forgot Password
If you forget your password, the “Forgot Password” link can be used to reset your password. This link is located on the Login Page.
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Forgot Password
Provide your User ID to retrieve your challenge questions
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Answer Challenge Question
You will be prompted to answer one of the Challenge Response Questions to confirm your identity
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Enter New Password
Provide a new password - this will replace your old password
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New Password Confirmation
Your password has been changed
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FAA Access to CPS Online Login
Enter User ID and password on the FAA Access to CPS Online Login page to access the application
fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/faa/faa.jsp
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Password Policies
Password Policy• Expires every 90 days
• Complex alpha-numeric passwords
• Answer challenge questions to reset password
Password Lockout• 3 unsuccessful login attempts
• Can still use “Forgot Password” application
• Login disabled for 30 minutes
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Questions?
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