![]() ![]() The result of these efforts was a cost savings of $40 million a year in shipping and travel expenses. The modular system has the ability to adjust to Soldier’s needs and be deployed in different flexible configurations, to include adaptable host tools and physical cases. Michael Lind, the product manager for Cyber Platforms and Systems. We were able to get the kit into the hands of our cyber Soldiers in about six months,” said Lt. “We went from large and bulky prototype in March 2019 to an airline carry - on before the end of November. The system is also scalable, with reduced size and weight allowing greater flexibility to the Soldier. This design is modular and allows for adaptation based on mission requirements. Through several more iterations the fifth prototype, now serves as the production version. The normal acquisition process can take years and the team accomplished the mission in a fraction of the time with an innovative, agile solution, significantly reducing the acquisition time. A critical ability for fielding our Soldiers. Cyber Platforms and Systems has been able to award a new contracts, prototype the requirements, complete the user assessments, and train the cyber defenders within seven months. The speed in which the team was able to adapt and move into the next phases of prototyping is their most critical accomplishment. With continuous prototype iterations, the system successively became closer to the desired solution. ![]() At least two men had to transport the system from point A to point B, and it had a shortage of compute speed and internal system storage. Although the first several prototypes were extremely rugged, the system was large and cumbersome. To keep pace with fluctuations in technology and current threats, many obstacles had to be overcome in a short amount of time. Requirements change continuously and rapidly. The solution generated from Cyber Platforms and Systems, has a direct sharing ability and provides current tools for our cyber forces.ĭeveloping a deployable system with the required ability to tap into a network and host attack response tools was no easy feat. There was also an additional requirement to have adaptive platforms and system tools, enabling rapid incident response. The team needs to be current and remain dexterous when determining how much internal computer storage and memory these systems will need, in order to defend our nation against cyber threats. “Our Armed Forces need to remain ahead of the adversary by acquiring adaptive platforms and innovative defensive cyberspace tools, ultimately enabling incident response.” Kyle Tucker, Assistant Product Manager, Acting, Cyber Platforms and Systems, said. Several factors are considered when acquiring and developing hardware and software prototypes. It also needed to be armed with the ability to tap into a network and host tools for defensive measures. The requirement was to build a configurable hardware kit that could be easily transported by aircraft and other means of transportation. ![]() In March of 2018, Defensive Cyber Operations, Cyber Platforms and Systems established a program of record for the Deployable Defensive Cyberspace Operations System. The solution needed to be armed with state of the art of defense tools, and have the ability to control monitor and forensically evaluate who is attacking, why and identify what they are after. Army began identifying specific needs for a deployable cyber capability to defend and mitigate threats from cyber enemies. Army’s cyber defenders are equipped for the fight against all cyber threats worldwide. Today’s technology is changing rapidly and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) ensures the U.S. NEW ISSUE OF ARMY AL&T EXPLORES ‘FIELDING THE FUTURE’ Defensive Cyber Operations, Cyber Platforms and Systems creates a modular, ![]()
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