AFCERT
Abstract
AF Computer Emergency Response Team (AFCERT) supports the AF Cyberspace Defense (ACD) weapons system and is designed to prevent, detect, and respond to adversarial penetration into AF unclassified and classified networks. ACD supports Air Force and Combatant Commanders by conducting synchronized Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and providing 24/7/365 monitoring and defense of USAF and US Central Command Secure/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET/NIPRNET) systems against hostile attack. Daily intrusions to the AF network are analyzed in a forensics manner to identify a multitude of counter defensive and defensive tools and techniques that are required to truly strengthen cyber security. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and other Federal R&D entities often have cutting edge solutions, that, with Research and Development funding, take them to the technology readiness level (TRL) needed for rapid deployment as new capabilities to counter critical cyber weapon system vulnerabilities. AFCERT funding for this effort will focus on development of capability, capacity, and potential modifications to increase the utility of the ACD weapon system to the warfighter as well as testing requirements for new capabilities. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver AF Cyber Defensive weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605898F, and 0605833F.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 677823_0208088F_7_3600_PB_2020
Related Documents
- Root: AF Defensive Cyberspace Operations
- Child Accomplishment: Cyberspace Defense Development
- Child Cost Item: 14f5ca5aabf39ae30a6b5e8eb4417d7a