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The Evolution of Critical Infrastructure: From Essential Services to Prime Military Targets Critical infrastructure, encompassing sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and telecommunications, has long been the backbone of modern society. Traditionally viewed as essential services, these systems have now become key military targets in the digital age. https://lnkd.in/gyUVR-b7

The Army’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control & Communications has rebranded from PEO C3T to PEO C3N to reflect its focus on building a unified network across land, air, sea, and cyberspace domains. This transformation, tied to modernizing the Army’s network capabilities, signifies the importance of integrating enterprise & tactical networks to ensure the force remains agile, secure, and ready for multidomain operations. CRG’s SME-Based Opportunities, INTERIM Advice & Differentiators: Opp - Unified Network Solutions for Army & Multidomain Operations: The shift towards a unified network presents substantial opportunities for companies specializing in secure, scalable communications systems across multiple domains. -         Advice: Develop modular, interoperable network solutions that integrate seamlessly with legacy systems & emerging tech. Focus on multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity for diverse military applications. -         Differentiator: CRG's clients lead by offering rapid-deploy, resilient networks that provide unmatched interoperability across tactical & enterprise domains, ensuring mission-critical connectivity in complex, real-world environments. Opp - Advanced Cybersecurity for Unified Networks: With the unification of networks, ensuring cybersecurity resilience is paramount. Firms specializing in zero-trust architecture a& AI-powered threat detection have an opportunity to secure this vast infrastructure. -         Advice: Prioritize building robust cybersecurity frameworks that integrate AI-based detection systems, focusing on real-time threat identification & rapid response for unified, high-demand military networks. -         Differentiator: CRG ensures clients excel by incorporating advanced, predictive cybersecurity solutions, safeguarding critical communications while maintaining operational flexibility in multidomain warfare. Opp - Tactical & Strategic Network Interoperability: The Army’s push for a single network requires enhanced tactical & strategic interoperability, offering opportunities for firms to deliver adaptable solutions that link various operational theaters. -         Advice: Leverage open-architecture designs that allow seamless transitions between tactical & strategic network environments. Focus on scalable, secure communication systems capable of supporting joint forces in dynamic combat zones. -         Differentiator: CRG's expertise positions clients to lead in delivering robust, secure, and fully interoperable solutions, facilitating seamless communication across all Army domains while ensuring long-term operational success. Contact CRG to position your firm as a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for the Army’s unified network transformation. 👉 crgroupinc.com | contact@crgroupinc.com #CRG #UnifiedNetwork #CyberSecurity #PEOC3N #C3N #Interoperability #AI #ZeroTrust #Defense #TacticalComms #PEO #CyberSpace #Networks #Modernization #Integration #DoD #Army #MissionReadiness

Interesting read below…nice summary for what my team (#5GCFT) under the DoD Chief Information Officer is working towards! More to come!! https://lnkd.in/eebiwfNd #5G #5GCFT #OpenRAN

Telecom infrastructure and connectivity services within military and government installations are in dire need of modernization. While a significant portion of the Defense budget prioritizes equipping frontline personnel with cutting-edge technologies, many facilities on base suffer from outdated, dilapidated, and even disintegrating infrastructure. This critical neglect severely impacts productivity, readiness, and morale within the military, and creates concerning security vulnerabilities. I had the privilege of writing an article recently on this very topic for CIOReview.com / CXO Insights magazine. Let me know what you think.

The Department of Defense has certified Juniper’s Session Smart™ Router (SSR) for the approved product list (APL) under the joint interoperability test command (JITC). "A New Era for Military Communications" The recent Juniper blog highlights the transformation in military communications, emphasizing the need for modern, adaptable, and secure networking solutions. As military operations become more complex and interconnected, the ability to manage and secure vast amounts of data in real-time becomes crucial. Juniper Networks is uniquely positioned to meet these needs, providing the technology and expertise required to support the military's evolving communication landscape. By choosing Juniper, military organizations can ensure that their communication networks are ready for the future, providing the security, reliability, and performance necessary to support their critical missions. For more insights, check out the full blog post here : https://lnkd.in/gC2TAeXp

This year, #ProjectOlympus is focused on implementing its first-ever mission partner environment architecture on a live network that will support a U.K.-led maritime mission spanning multiple U.S. combatant commands and involving 16 international partners. "Project Olympus is a concept that was formed in the Joint Staff based on lessons learned from previous events that we've done with capabilities employing new technology, such as zero trust and data centric security which is really focused on access control to data based on specific attributes to somebody's identity," said Fred Stanley, the Coalition Interoperability Division Chief within the Joint Staff Deputy Directorate for Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4)/ Cyber Integration.  Over the past couple of years, Project Olympus participated in a series of demonstrations and events involving a range of participants including U.S. Central Command, USTRANSCOM, Joint Communications Support Element and partner forces from the U.K., among others.  United States Department of Defense https://lnkd.in/e_TgcqiZ

The defense industrial base is coming together to modernize armed forces, tapping into innovative technologies. As agencies modernize, they need to ensure their networks are up to the challenge. Read more here from Chip Daniels at SolarWinds, for more insight: https://bit.ly/3xGK0wd

This award signifies that Viasat has increased its portfolio of capabilities to address operational gaps in contested environments, mirroring the DoD’s need to prepare for a ‘peer’ conflict. These critical capabilities are now readily available to the entire DoD through this IDIQ Jordan Jakubowski Jarrid Cavanaugh Robert Price III, MBA, M. Eng. James Robinson David Schmolke

On Monday, Simplesense signed a new $20M contract with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center under the United States Department of Defense Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies program. This contract supports deployment of the Installation Resilience Operations Command & Control (IROC) #OT #cybersecurity and information sharing program at five additional United States Air Force, United States Space Force, and US Army installations and marks an important step in advancing the security of defense #criticalinfrastructure. We are honored to expand our technology platform across the Department of Defense as part of the highly selective #APFIT program. This contract is a testament to our team’s expertise in securing and unlocking OT systems and data to meet the evolving threats to critical infrastructure. By rapidly delivering new capabilities into the hands of warfighters, we are not only enhancing the nation’s defense but also proving that accelerated adoption of new technology is very possible within the DoD ecosystem.

The defense industrial base is coming together to modernize armed forces, tapping into innovative technologies. As agencies modernize, they need to ensure their networks are up to the challenge. Read here from Chip Daniels, at SolarWinds, for more insight: https://bit.ly/3xGK0wd