DOW Deployment

Guide to deploying in Department of War (DOW) environments, covering impact levels, and compliance.

5 articles
  • Impact Levels Overview

    How the Department of War (DOW) classifies information systems by Impact Level and what each level means for cloud hosting and compliance.

  • IL5 Compliance Requirements

    What your system must meet to achieve IL5 authorization, and how to complete the access setup process.

  • ATO & Authorization Package

    How Game Warden's ATO, Authorization Package, and Software Approval work together to enable compliant deployments.

  • Mission Fit Documentation

    Required program manager, memorandum, and categorization documentation for DIU-authorized deployments.

  • Authorization Package Submission

    Steps to receive the Game Warden Authorizing Official's (AO) signature for your Authorization Package after you collect the required documentation.