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before the implementation can even begin. Taking a long view and factoring in how quickly technology changes and should be upgraded for maximum security, on top of the existing capability efforts, is just as critical. Not thinking that way is doing a disser- vice to the partner and can hamper even the most longstanding relationships. Everything from implementing a virtual training environment, to providing guidance on basic network security practices like password protection, to educating on administrator tools need to be considered as building blocks to any long-term IT infrastructure plan. AIT has taken this long view approach in Ukraine to set the region up for success.
“I think this has been critical to AIT’s success in Ukraine and why they still look to us for IT,” Wilhelmi said. “We didn’t just deliver. We didn’t go there and say, ‘OK, you can do what you want with this hardware. Here you go. Good luck. Call us if you need something.’ ”
When it comes to where AIT can lead Ukraine in the future— and other countries across Europe—in terms of cybersecurity, IT support and building partner capacity, AIT is well-equipped and prepared for the challenge.
“Ukraine and all of Europe are so focused on cybersecurity now,” Waisanen said. “We’re doing a lot of cybersecurity cases and we’re becoming experts at it. We’re trying to become more of a center of excellence for cybersecurity for the U.S. Army.” He added that
AIT is uniquely positioned to do that because of its strong ties and relationships built with the Ukrainian government.
Te AIT team was there for Ukraine from start to finish and beyond. Tey installed the IT infrastructure, helped to develop security policies for the new infrastructure and assisted in imple- menting those policies, and have continued to provide guidance and support afterward. Trough persistence, presence and rela- tionship building, allies have become more than friendly. Tey have become trusted partners.
For more information about PEO EIS’ AIT project office and its mission, go to
https://www.eis.army.mil/programs/ait.
DAN LAWTON provides strategic communication contract support to PEO EIS at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as a writer and editor for Bixal. He holds a B.A. in communications from New England College.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
Ukraine Ministry of Defence leaders, the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff, and members of the Ukraine Logistics Forces Command, the Ukraine Special Operations Forces Command, AIT and system integrators gather at a case kickoff meeting in Kyiv in 2020. (Photo courtesy of AIT)
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