Resilience against Supply Chain Cyber Vulnerabilities
ID: N251-042Type: BOTH
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Topic

Resilience against Supply Chain Cyber Vulnerabilities

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to enhance resilience against supply chain cyber vulnerabilities in shipboard computing infrastructure. The objective is to develop technology that ensures the trustworthiness and cybersecurity of computing hardware integrated into future combat systems, addressing the complexities and security challenges posed by advanced multi-die systems and the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) standard. This initiative is critical for maintaining operational integrity and security in military environments, with a focus on creating a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to computing infrastructure resilience (CIR). Interested parties should note that the solicitation is set to open on January 8, 2025, with applications due by February 5, 2025, and can find more information at the official SBIR website.

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