TRAINING TO DELIVERY: CYBERSPACE WARFARE
rugged, the system was large and cumbersome. At least two men were needed to transport the system, and it had a shortage of computation speed and internal system storage.
With continuous prototype iterations, the system successively came closer to the desired solution. Te speed at which the team adapted and moved into the next phases of prototyping is their most critical accomplishment. Cyber Platforms and Systems has been able to award new contracts, prototype the requirements, complete the user assessments and train the cyber defenders within seven months—a critical ability for fielding to Soldiers. Te normal acquisition process can take years, and the team accomplished the mission in a fraction of the time with an inno- vative, agile solution, significantly reducing the acquisition time.
After several more iterations, the fifth prototype now serves as the production version. Tis design is modular and allows for adaptation based on mission requirements. Te system is also scalable, with reduced size and weight allowing greater flexibil- ity to the Soldier.
“We went from a large and bulky prototype in March 2019 to an airline carry-on before the end of November. We were able to get
CHOOSE YOUR OWN CONFIGURATION
This is an example of multiple components that are adaptable on the Defensive Cyberspace Operations System – Modular. The user can choose the configuration needed for each mission. (Photo courtesy of Sealing Technologies Inc.)
the kit into the hands of our cyber Soldiers in about six months,” said Lt. Col. Michael Lind, the product manager for Cyber Plat- forms and Systems.
Te modular system has the ability to adjust to Soldiers’ needs and be deployed in different, flexible configurations, including adaptable host tools and physical cases. Te result of these efforts was a cost savings of $40 million a year in shipping and travel expenses. Each mission is different, and the system enables the Soldier to adapt to evolving threats.
NEW EQUIPMENT TRAINING In November 2019, system training began for the cyber defend- ers. In less than a month, the Cyber Platforms and Systems team completed various training courses with more than 50 students. Te team will continue training the defenders over the next several years as technology and new requirements emerge.
During these training exercises, the cyber defenders learn how to use the software and hardware properly. Tey also learn how to use the system in different environments and how to respond to current and future threats. Tese advanced skills allow the cyber defenders to take control of the U.S. Army networks and our cybersecurity response posture to accomplish the mission.
LEARNING THE NEW SYSTEM
Sgt. Kojo Boateng participates in the third iteration of training for the Deployable Defensive Cyberspace Operations System – Modular at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta. (Photo by the author)
In February 2020, another iteration of training for the Deployable Defensive Cyberspace Operations System – Modular occurred at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta, Georgia. Te students were excited and ready for the fight. “We are now able to accomplish
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