The Role and Nature of Anti-Tamper Techniques in U.S. Defense Acquisition

Abstract

Military technology can be compromised following foreign sales to an ally, accidental loss, or capture during a conflict by an enemy. Because U.S. military hardware and software have a high technical content that provides a qualitative edge, protection of this technological superiority is a high priority. Program managers can mitigate such risks with a relatively new set of technologies inclusively known as "anti-tamper." Program managers need to know the state of the art in anti-tamper technology and of the emerging DoD and U.S. Air Force policy on its use. This article covers anti-tamper policies; explains how, where, and when to insert these technologies; and describes some anti-tamper technologies now in use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADB250068

Entities

People

  • Arthur F. Huber Ii.
  • Jennifer M. Scott

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Cryptography
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • International Relations
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Military Acquisition
  • Risk
  • Security
  • Systems Engineering
  • Threats
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies