Cyberspace Software
Recent intrusions into sensitive computer networks have demonstrated the reality of the
threat of malicious cyber activity. The DoD and industry are partnering to address the
threat. AGI software aids this effort by supplying unique off-the-shelf capabilities, including
enhanced network simulation and emulation, full network modeling integration and mission assurance.
Enhanced network simulation and emulation
The growing emphasis on network-centric operations on the battlefield has opened up more
opportunities to gain physical access to the network via wireless links. Therefore, accurately
modeling the operational details of these links is critical. This includes modeling the
details of the communications architecture (e.g. where an antenna is mounted on an aircraft,
or how that aircraft really moves in position and orientation) and the environment (e.g. urban
terrain). AGI software models this level of fidelity to allow analysts to answer important
questions such as:
- Where are the wireless access vulnerabilities?
- How do I defend them to prevent access to logical layers?
- How do I exploit them to gain logical access to a network?
Full network modeling integration
AGI's wireless modeling capabilities can be used in a standalone fashion or in conjunction
with network emulation and simulation tools.Through a partnership with Scalable Network
Technologies (SNT), AGI has made its technology interoperable with QualNet and EXata. This
integration makes it easier to establish a realistic mission scenario and improve the fidelity
of physical layer calculations in software virtual networks used to study cyber events and
realistically train cyber operators.
Mission assurance
In net-centric operations, the network is an enabler. It carries the information necessary
for the combatants to act quickly and decisively, creating a significant warfare advantage.
With missions more and more reliant upon this information, disruptions or impairments can
adversely affect a mission's outcome. Because AGI software models the mission, it is possible
to examine effects including:
- Which mission assets are affected by a cyber attack?
- How does this affect the overall mission objectives?
- What strategies are available to mitigate the impact?
For example, a cyber attack on the Global Information Grid (GIG) could result in degraded
navigation position accuracy for warfighters in Afghanistan. Every GPS satellite has an
on-board clock that although precise, drifts a small amount every day. Left uncorrected,
these small timing errors will cause significant navigation errors for every GPS device
on Earth. A denial of service attack could prevent or delay corrections from reaching some
or all of the satellites. Knowing how and when this impacts the warfighter can make the
difference between lives saved and lives lost.
With AGI software it is possible to study various network impairment scenarios and assess
how mission performance in areas like Afghanistan degrades over time to answer questions such as:
- How long can the network be down before troops are affected?
- How should field commanders adjust mission plans?
- Can space networks be used as a backup? Which ones?
Request a demonstration of these capabilities today at www.agi.com/demo!