Cyber Vulnerability Evaluation
NAVY CYBERSECURITY Funding furthers the research and development of Cyber Warfare capabilities that cross all Naval Aviation systems within the Naval Aviation Enterprise improving cyber survivability and resiliency within naval aviation systems. Adheres to the tenants of the DON CIO's cyber ready call to action. Establishes IOC and further develops the NAVAIRSYSCOM Cyber Planning and Response Center (CPRC) as required by OPNAVINST 5239.1E U.S. Navy Cyber Security Program and OPORD NEPTUNE SHIELD issued by Fleet Cyber Command, the ECH II for the NAVY's CSSP. Efforts align with CJCSM 6510.01B Cyber Incident Handling Program and SECNAVINST 5239.19A DON Computer Network Incident Response and Reporting Requirement. The CPRC provides ability to conduct incident response, reporting and C2 of cyber events impacting NAE platforms and weapons systems both ashore and afloat as well as the analysis and assessment critical in determining cause for event, likelihood of additional similar events and the development of solutions to prevent future incidents. Funding provides the further development of critical assessment capabilities within our world class Naval Aviation Cyber Red Team allowing for capability to research, identify and validate nation-state exploitable cyber susceptibilities and vulnerabilities in both deployed and next-generation warfighting platforms. Additionally, funding allows for further research and development of cross platform solutions utilizing leading edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and machine learning that enable cyber situational awareness, cyber supply chain risk analysis, automate and convert data collection for metrics, Cyber Test and Evaluation methods, cyber protection conditions, Cyber Safe certification process, Cyber Workforce analysis, cyber ready metrics, model based systems engineering capabilities, and supports Cooperative Research and Development Agreements between government and aviation manufacturing companies to improve information sharing supporting the above efforts. These cyber warfare research and development efforts will strengthen our cyber posture by developing solutions to deter, detect, and mitigate cyber threats and safeguard classified naval aviation systems and platforms from "cradle to grave."
FY2027 planned work Funds regular assessments of a broad range of Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) RDT&E network segments that support all NAVAIR programs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations to ensure the security of program office information. Obtaining NSA certification and USCYBERCOM accreditation. Continue assessments of RDT&E networks, expanding scope to remainder of NAVAIR, and complete operational assessments supporting fleet operations.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding moved from 0605013N starting in FY27.
FY2027 planned work Plans for these efforts include the research and development of cyber warfare capabilities for naval aviation systems focusing on the Cyber Planning and Response Center (CPRC) at the Ech 2, gaps in cyber laboratory capabilities, cyber assessment methodologies, new customized cyber tools, aviation forensics capabilities, metrics development for situation awareness using artificial intelligence and machine learning, new necessary infrastructure, and the further development of the Naval Aviation Red Team at the Ech 3 commands. Without this capability investment, the U.S. Navy will continue to be especially vulnerable to attacks on its cyber physical systems. e.g. Aircraft, Weapons, Support…
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding moved from 0605013N starting in FY27