Fremont, CA-based Attivo Networks announced on July 15 it is working to provide the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) with a new generation of sophisticated, active defense technologies. The Attivo ThreatDefend platform uses advanced deception and machine learning techniques to detect, degrade, disinform and divert adversaries. Threats are contained and valuable forensics gathered, providing real attack intelligence to the Common Operating Picture (COP).
- Wargaming: The Attivo Networks ThreatDefend technology recently saw action during a significant planning wargame exercise, confirming that active cyber defense technology affects the adversaries’ ability to maneuver undetected. The government exercises have proven that Attivo Networks technology is a strong deterrent and works to expose malicious behavior from highly skilled and determined adversaries. This exercise represents the company’s fourth cyber exercise supporting DoD and its partners.
- AFWERX/AFVentures SBIR Contract: Attivo was awarded a DoD Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) contract through AFWERX/AFVentures. The contract supports the Air Force in securing its most critical networks and system resources. This award demonstrates the demand for protecting high-value assets and reducing Active Directory (AD) exposures through a unified risk management platform.
- DoDIN Approved Products List (APL): The Attivo Networks ThreatDefend hardware and software products are now available on the Department of Defense (DoD) Information Network Approved Products List under the Cybersecurity Tools This inclusion on the DoD DoDIN APL represents the completion of testing with DoD platforms and DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
“Active Directory plays a critical role in basic network operations. However, it also helps adversaries determine which personas and high-value assets to attack,” said Todd Helfrich, VP of federal, Attivo Networks. “Through adversary management, DOD customers can better defend their networks. We are proud to work with the DoDIN Approved Products Team, DIU and AFWERX/AFVentures to strengthen our nation’s cyber defenses.”
Attivo was awarded an Other Transaction (OT) prototype agreement for active cyber defense with Defense Innovation Unit in 2019, supporting DoD requirements for active cyber defense that uses state-of-the-art deception techniques to detect lateral movement.
Adversaries have consistently identified Active Directory as a source of network, asset and user intelligence while also becoming foundational to enterprise architecture Zero Trust strategies. The Attivo Networks ThreatDefend Platform provides the DoD and the broader U.S. Federal Government with comprehensive risk reduction, attack prevention, detection and intelligence collection in support of defending forward operations outlined within the Cyberspace Solarium Commission report. Specifically, the ADAssessor solution will assist in finding, documenting and remediating exposures within AD and limit the adversary’s ability to identify sensitive targets, compromise misconfigurations, move laterally and gain persistence.
Source: Attivo
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