Capability Package & Annex Schedule


NSA uses a specific implementation process as a guide to releasing capabilities packages and annexes. Below is a list of upcoming packages and when we anticipate release.​
 

 
Project Capability Package/Annex Upcoming Version Phase Projected Final Release Date Upcoming Version Anticipated Highlights 
1 Campus WLAN 3.0 6 May 2022- Released Pending
2 Multi Site Connectivity 1.2.0 5 March 2023
  • Expanded Administrative Desktop Requirements
  • Expanded MACsec Key Agreement (MKA) Requirements
  • Added Tunnel Mode as a Threshold Requirement
3 Mobile Access 2.6 4 June 2023 Pending
4 Key Management 2.1 6 May 2022- Released Pending
5 Symmetric Key Management 2.1 6 May 2022- Released Pending
6 WIDS/WIPS 2.0 3 June 2023
  • Extended Detection Requirements expansion
    • Cellular
    • Bluetooth Classic
    • Bluetooth Low Energy
    • Building Automation Protocols
  • Make changes for monitoring WPA3
  • Improve wording and verbiage
7 Enterprise Gray 2.0 2 August 2023
  • Add new capability for High Availability (HA) to allow for Encryption Components and Firewalls to be deployed in HA configuration
  • Add new capability for Scalable Administration  of EG Network to allow for on premise CSfC EUD to manage CSfC Solutions
  •  Add additional requirements for clarity
  •  Improve wording and verbiage
8 Data at Rest 5.1 2 August 2023
  • Expanded options and guidance for 2FA/multifactor authentication and passwords.
  • Expanded DAR location-based services (DARLS) requirements and testing.
  • Expanded and clarified the Unattended Use-Case.
  • Added a section on DAR virtual EUDs.
  • Expanded the Supply Chain Risk Management Requirements.
  • Added an S2 Solution Design (SWFDE/SWFDE)  
9 Continuous Monitoring  2.0.0 3 April 2024
  • Enhanced Guidance for MSC; Incorporate consolidated monitoring through the use of Enterprise Gray for customers with many sites.
  • Update of Monitoring Point tables for clarity
  • Editorial changes as needed
10 Tactical 1.0 1 December 2023 Pending