Software-based Modular and Extensible Cybersecurity Framework for Combat Systems

Progeny is prototyping several components of a more extensible Cybersecurity System with a focus on modularity and updatability. The first is a self-updating Cybersecurity client that will enable faster updates as well as deployment of new Cybersecurity capabilities to the platform without the need for the Combat System to integrate, redeliver, and install. The second component in our design is a Modular Cybersecurity Installer that allows for custom deployments of a subset of tools from a larger superset of available options. Current Cybersecurity installations deliver a static set of capabilities based on ship type, hull number, etc. More flexibility can be provided by allowing the installer to choose the precise set of tools desired for that deployment. The final component is intended to address the issue of proprietary messaging between the end-point tools/sensors and the management software necessary to control and collect results from them. Any time a new tool or client is to be integrated, either new messages are added to the existing framework or existing messaging requires updates. Progeny is working to create a messaging framework that is static and tool independent.