SBIR/STTR Research Award

EchoVault: Safeguarding Secrets in the Digital Age

Award identifier 9916f86e883de6ffed8a0a5f9eed03c820b83af4ce7010b9eb428ec523817cd2Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$74,883

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2024

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
ECHOFLUENCE LLC
Proposal award date
2024-05-10
Contract end date
2024-08-19
UEI
UC89R4H8MDF8
Solicitation number
X24.5
Topic code
AFX245-PCSO1

Research abstract

EchoVault is a leading development in OPSEC, featuring an AI-driven platform that utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) and semantic similarity analysis. Designed to significantly enhance how organizations safeguard sensitive information, this sophisticated tool automates previously manual and time-consuming tasks, offering a more efficient and accurate approach. By incorporating the latest in AI technology, EchoVault aims to set new benchmarks in operations security, streamlining processes and improving the effectiveness of information protection strategies. This application is envisioned to leverage advanced AI and user-friendly workflows to streamline the OPSEC process across five key areas: Determine Critical Information and Generate a Critical Information and Indicators List AI-Driven Identification of Critical Information: Utilizes NLP and machine learning algorithms to automate the identification of potential critical information within organizational data. It offers user assistance through guided interfaces for tagging data, ensuring that even users with limited OPSEC knowledge can effectively identify sensitive information. Automated Generation of Critical Information and Indicators List: Following the identification of critical information, the application suggests indicators that could reveal this information to antagonists, leveraging AI to analyze data patterns and known threat models. Users can review and adjust these indicators, ensuring the list is accurate and comprehensive. Development of an OPSEC Plan with Measures: Employs AI to suggest tailored protective measures based on the sensitivity of the identified information and potential threat vectors. A decision-support system guides users in selecting appropriate security measures, balancing cost, effectiveness, and operational impact.  Distribution of Information: Automates the secure sharing of the Critical Information and Indicators List, integrating manual adjustments for dynamic organizational needs. This ensures all pertinent parties are informed, maintaining a high level of preparedness. OPSEC Screening Platform: Introduces an efficient Python-based tool that utilizes advanced NLP, pattern recognition, and machine learning to analyze and identify potential security breaches from the CIIL. This platform is designed to preemptively spot and mitigate potential threats, leveraging the latest in AI research. Continuous Monitoring and Alerting: Establishes AI-driven surveillance against the backdrop of the critical information list, generating timely alerts upon detecting potential violations in the larger information environment. The system includes an alert management dashboard, enhancing organizational response capabilities through prioritized alerts and actionable insights.

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Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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