Technical Development (TD)
Abstract
Technical Development (TD) refines and develops critical technologies related to evolving threats and Communications Security (COMSEC) capability gaps across AF mission areas. Develops, plans and executes technology maturation efforts to mitigate risk for thousands of users affected by algorithm security issues and ensure required security upgrades can be integrated into the AF enterprise. Works with NSA and other services to develop standards that increase security of communication and information products and facilitate efficient crypto and COMSEC enterprise management. Includes but is not limited to: Secure Micro-digital Data Link (SMDDL), Classified Data at Rest (CDAR), Remote Operational Management of End-crypto-units (ROME), High Assurance Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) Mobility (HACM), Combat Training System Encryption (CTSE), and Enhanced Firefly (EFF) replacement development. TD will also ensure the AF continues providing Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Crypto to support the rigorous speed and quality of service requirements of the AF DCGS global Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wide Area Network (WAN) Weapon System (AN/GSQ-272). AF DCGS is based on legacy Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technologies that are no longer available from manufacturers. DCGS crypto will develop and procure cryptographic devices that allow AF DCGS to continue operating during and after an AF DCGS Communications Modernization from ATM to the Next Generation Deterministic Protocol (NGDP).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- c2a9c5b814578e11e95f61883ada4c2c