Architecting classified-level solutions leveraging COTS and layered security
The National Security Agency (NSA) developed the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program as a secure data ops paradigm that uses commercial products and technologies to engineer trusted systems and quickly deliver mission-critical capabilities.
As a CSfC Trusted Integrator, Sigma Defense architects, deploys, integrates, and maintains classified-level networking solutions in line with NSA requirements and mission demands.
We have decades of experience in COTS systems integration, cybersecurity engineering, and bespoke solution design for unique mission sets worldwide.
Paring this with our CSfC-enabling hardware platform offerings, we have the perfect foundation to translate capability packages (CP’s) into complete solutions that autonomously connect people, systems, and data.
CSfC Advantages
- The Rule of Two. CSfC applies a data security principle that involves two completely independent layers of encryption—each from a different accredited commercial vendor. NSA standardizes these encryption algorithms for use under the Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) Suite.
- Pre-Approved but Easily Adaptable. Solution design is based on pre-tested and pre-approved CPs that can be tailored to specific user requirements.
- Faster Deployments and Reduced Supply Chain Risk. CSfC components can minimize project risks tied to long lead times in hardware procurement. Because these components can be procured from multiple vendors, they reduce reliance on a single supply chain and decrease the risk of disruption.
- Scalability and Lower Costs. CSfC solutions are lightweight repeatable models that reduce overhead and cost factors.
- Embedded Cybersecurity and RMF Agility. CSfC solutions are secure by design, with security “baked in” via the pre-vetted CPs. Security requirements are mapped and addressed during the network planning and design phase, shortening the authorization cycle.
Current CSfC Projects
Network-in-a-Box (NiaB)
An all-in-one, ready-to-use secure network connectivity solution based on a hardware-agnostic design that leverages the Multi-Site Connectivity (MSC) CP. The NiaB is a responsive and adaptable capability that can be rapidly deployed to geographically dispersed organizations and replicated and scaled to support future use cases.
Project Olympus
Integrates CSfC data-in-transit and data-at-rest solutions as adaptable, modular capabilities to extend secure data ops to the tactical edge with reduced operator burden.