FIELDING THE FUTURE
PROTOTYPE PROGRESSION
Kyle Tucker, acting assistant product manager for Cyber Platforms and Systems, shows the size and weight reduction from earlier prototypes of the Deployable Defensive Cyberspace Operations System to Maj. Gen. John H. Phillips, commanding general of the 335th Signal Command (Theater). (Photo by the author)
cybersecurity for our nation that we have never been able to before. We need to secure our networks and data. Tere is nothing more important,” said Chief Warrant Officer Gabriel Garcia, U.S. Army Cyber Command.
In addition to training the Soldiers, the information collected during these train- ing exercises is critical for refining the system and adapting new technology to meet the evolving mission requirements. Training continues to improve with each iteration and will give the cyber defend- ers the experience needed to proactively respond to cyber threats on U.S. Army networks.
CONCLUSION In April, Cyber Platforms and Systems delivered several Deployable Defensive Cyberspace Operations System – Modular kits to the cyber defenders despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Te team used a commercial shipping company to deliver the kits, mitigating exposure and using
minimal personnel to complete mission- essential duties. All operations regarding new deliveries were conducted in a virtual operational capacity.
Te modular kit offers the most advanced resources needed to host virtualized tools, and the ability to integrate with mission partner networks. It is ready to perform on any network in any environment from moderate to austere. Tis system provides the foundation for which cyberspace tools can be integrated and new solutions imple- mented. Te tools and hardware acquired by Cyber Platforms and Systems enhance maneuverability in defensive cyber oper- ations, thus enabling future warriors to complete their missions successfully.
Deployable Defensive Cyberspace Opera- tions System – Modular kits are currently fielded through an Armory, a capabil- ity designed to act as a library in order to configure and check out the hardware and tools solutions. Te Armory also coor- dinates inventory, manages hardware and
software updates, patches and licensing, and facilitates training. To date, Cyber Platforms and Systems has delivered numerous deployable systems in less than a year, and will provide the cyber defend- ers several more by fiscal year 2022.
With this system and the tools Cyber Platforms and Systems provides, cyber defenders are able to mitigate cyberspace attacks by executing countermeasures, allowing them to outmaneuver the adver- sary and achieve mission assurance.
For more information, go to https://
www.eis.army.mil/mission-areas/defen- sive-cyber.
JENNIFER SEVIER provides strategic communication support to Defensive Cyber Operations at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, for Octo Consulting. She has 19 years of communication and marketing experience supporting public and private sector communities.
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