Argos - Visualization Tool for Cyberspace Command and Control

Russias physical invasion of Georgia in August 2008 was preceded by attacks against Georgias Internet infrastructure. Cyberwar is here. The information landscape is becoming as important as the physical world for commercial, social, and military applications. Understanding what is happening in cyberspace is critically important. Being able to monitor a cyberattack is necessary to defend our assets. OR Concepts Applied (ORCA) proposes to develop Argos, innovative software that supports command and control (C2) of cyberspace operations for both defensive and offensive applications. We envision a suite of visualization tools to provide commanders and operators with situational awareness and mechanisms to manage cyberspace assets. BENEFIT: Technology, commerce, military operations, and even social interactions depend more and more on cyberspace, the world''s Internet infrastructure. Argos software for cyberspace monitoring will benefit governments, businesses, and individuals. Defensive tools can foil cyberattacks and prevent adverse impacts. Thus there are significant opportunities for commercialization. If the U.S. decides that it needs to have offensive cyberspace capabilities, the tools envisioned in this proposal will be invaluable.