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Solution Abstracts


The Army Cyber Center of Excellence sought solutions to address both emerging and existing challenges. Several dozen abstracts were submitted to address the Problem Statements below and the top solutions will be presented in the Engagement Theater at TechNet Augusta.

Presentation Schedule

Tuesday: August 20, 2024

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

"Cyberspace Operations in Multi-Domain Operations"
(In response to Problem Statement 7)

Jim Smid
DoD/Intel Field CTO
Palo Alto

Read Abstract

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

"Mastering the Information Environment to Deliver Information Advantage "
(In response to Problem Statement 12)

Terry Villines
Senior Advisor
Peraton

Jason Chiang
Senior Manager, Research Science
Peraton

Read Abstract

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

"Enabling AI/ML at the Tactical Edge "
(In response to Problem Statement 8)

Jay Meil
Vice President, AI
SAIC

Read Abstract

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

"A Holistic Approach to Machine Learning for Electronic Warfare"
(In response to Problem Statement 4)

Aaron Mihalik
Principal Engineer
Parsons

Read Abstract

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

"Electromagnetic Warfare Data Flow in a Degraded Environment"
(In response to Problem Statement 3)

Jeff Fleming
Technical Cloud Account Executive
Oracle

Read Abstract

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

"Equipping The Warfighter With Actionable Insights via Intelligent Automation "
(In response to Problem Statement 2)

Bill Roberts
Deputy CTO
Riverbed

Read Abstract

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

"Data Protection at the Tactical Edge"
(In response to Problem Statement 6)

Gina Scinta
Deputy CTO
Thales TCT

Read Abstract

Wednesday: August 21, 2024

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

"Transforming the U.S. Army Network Workforce: A Future-Focused Approach to Automation and Efficiency "
(In response to Problem Statement 11)

Michael Bimm
Director, TMT Architecture
ServiceNow

Read Abstract

10:40 - 11:00 AM

"Cyberspace Operations in Multi-Domain Operations"
(In response to Problem Statement 7)

Eric Cobb
Principal Solutions Architect
Elastic

Read Abstract

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

"Utilizing AI to Unlock Data Essential to Mission Success"
(In response to Problem Statement 8)

Marlin McFate
Federal CTO
Cohesity

Read Abstract

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

"Ingesting Sensor Feeds from Multiple Enclaves to a Central Platform"
(In response to Problem Statement 5)

Sarah Cleveland
Senior Executive Strategic Advisor
ExtraHop

Mike Guyton
Senior Solutions Engineer
ExtraHop

Read Abstract

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

"Mission Edge Data – A Realized Solution for Flightline and Beyond "
(In response to Problem Statement 3)

Brendan Harris
Director, ISR Solutions
Dell Technologies

Read Abstract

Thursday: August 21, 2024

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

"A Commander’s-Intent-driven Network to enable Cyberspace Operations from the Tactical Edge and Beyond"
(In response to Problem Statement 7)

Andrew D. Stewart
National Security and Government Senior Strategist for Cybersecurity
Cisco

Read Abstract

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

"Data Analytics at the Tactical Edge "
(In response to Problem Statement 8)

Joe Hagan
Senior Sales Engineer
Splunk

Read Abstract

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

"The Multi-Domain Cyber Imperative: Building a Core of Security around Mission-Critical Data"
(In response to Problem Statement 2)

Jim Cosby
Chief Technology Officer
NetApp

Read Abstract

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

"Speed the Tactical Data Analytics and AI Mission with ZSP Identity Security at the Edge "
(In response to Problem Statement 7)

Andrew Whelchel
Senior Solutions Engineer
Saviynt

Read Abstract

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

"Data Analytics for Decision Dominance at the Edge "
(In response to Problem Statement 8)

Derek Thurston
Associate Principal Architect
RedHat

Read Abstract

Problem Statements

Problem Statements from Concepts and Analysis Division (CAD)

Problem Statement 1:

Title: Integrated Counter UAS Using Non-Kinetic Technologies

Problem Statement: What cyberspace\EMSO capabilities currently exist or are under development that can deny or defeat the full range of adversary UAS threats to lessen the reliance on costly interceptor projectiles?

Problem Statement 2:

Title: Cross-Domain Counter Autonomy

Problem Statement: What cyberspace\EMSO capabilities currently exist or are under development that enable cross-domain counter autonomy efforts to confuse the sensors or poison data, attack via cyber methods, EW, or efforts to cause the human operator to lose trust in the system?

Problem Statements from Army Capability Manager Electromagnetic Warfare (ACM EW)

Problem Statement 3:

Title: Electromagnetic Warfare Data Flow in a Degraded Environment

Problem Statement: How does the Army tag, pass, and store EW-relevant data at the tactical edge to ensure availability to all required stakeholders in an EMS-degraded environment?

Problem Statement 4:

Title: Adopt Machine Learning (ML) Techniques for Electromagnetic Attack to Optimize Unknown Signals

Problem Statement: How can the Army rapidly adopt ML-enabled EA technique optimization for unknown signals with minimal hardware/platform additions?

Problem Statements from Army Capability Manager Networks and Services (ACM NS)

Problem Statement 5:

Title: High Throughput, Low Latency, On the Move, Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Communications

Problem Statement: What are you working on for high throughput, low latency, SATCOM as well as on-the-move BLOS and LOS solutions?

Problem Statement 6:

Title: Minimize Data Footprint Over Low Bandwidth Connections

Problem Statement: What are you working on to enable dispersed command posts with a low digital signature?

Problem Statements from Army Capability Manager Cyber (ACM CY)

Problem Statement 7:

Title: Cyberspace Operations in Multi-Domain Operations

Problem Statement: As the Army focuses its efforts from Strategic to Tactical Cyberspace Operations, how does the Army support the integration of Cyberspace Operations into Multi-Domain Operations? What leading edge industry solutions can support Cyberspace Solutions at the tactical edge?

Problem Statement 8:

Title: Data Analytics at the Tactical Edge

Problem Statement: To support the Army of 2030 and beyond, analytical capability of Big Data Platforms, will be needed at the tactical edge. How do advances in AI/ML, reduced compute/storage form factors, and the increase of data from sensors enable commanders by turning data into decisions in a degraded and congested environment?

Problem Statements from Army Capability Manager Tactical Radios (ACM TR)

Problem Statement 9:

Title: Tactical Radios and Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing

Problem Statement: Provide methods for Tactical Radio networks to distribute, utilize, validate, refine, and improve trust for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing information.

Problem Statement 10:

Title: Portable waveforms for Core C2

Problem Statement: Provide methods to achieve core C2, including assured voice (verbal communication at range with globally available spectrum while defeating jamming and direction-finding threats) and limited messaging for digital fires and PLI/COP. Solutions should be available across existing software defined radio capabilities.

Problem Statements from Requirements and Integration Division (RID)

Problem Statement 11:

Title: Economy of Force

Problem Statement: How can future technologies eliminate the amount of personnel required to install, operate, and maintain network transport, as well as lessen the number of individuals necessary to manage, monitor, and secure/defend the unified network and data services?

Problem Statement 12:

Title: Information Advantage

Problem Statement: How can the Army leverage emerging technologies that allow it to shape relevant actor attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors through target audience engagement, information dimension analysis and assessment, information production and delivery, and the concealment of critical operations and information?