BigBear.ai, a leading provider of AI-driven decision intelligence solutions for defense and national security, today announced a collaboration with Proof Labs to provide an advanced cyber resilience solution for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
Proof Labs, as prime contractor, was awarded the AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct-to-Phase II contract to develop the Cyber Resilient On-Orbit (CROO) solution, with support from BigBear. ai as a subcontractor. The CROO solution will integrate BigBear.ai’s SpaceCREST technology, a comprehensive digital twin capability that serves as a real-time monitoring and alerting system of a satellite network’s cyber infrastructure. This project aims to improve the security of US Air Force (USAF) and US Space Force (USSF) on-orbit assets through artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) cyber intrusion detection.
BigBear.ai will train CROO’s AI/ML against a wide range of simulated cyberattacks, covering well-established tactics and procedures. The CROO solution will analyze, evaluate and classify the behavior of USSF satellite systems during normal operation, compared to those under the influence of simulated cyberattacks.
BigBear.ai will then integrate these advanced machine learning algorithms for continuous live monitoring and real-time anomaly and intrusion detection. These algorithms will monitor the cyber environments of select USSF space assets to detect and alert the USSF to potential threats in real time.
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Ricardo Aguilar, co-founder and CEO of Proof Labs Inc
Proof Labs is excited to collaborate with BigBear.ai to develop and deliver an advanced intrusion detection system using artificial intelligence for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Spatial Cyber Resilience Program. This work combines Proof Labs’ innovation with BigBear.ai’s expertise in AI-driven analytics to improve the cybersecurity of critical space assets. The integration of innovative technologies will support the USAF and USSF mission to maintain resilient and secure space capabilities.
Robert Wedertz, Senior Vice President, Federal at BigBear.ai
This project represents a significant step forward in safeguarding our country’s space infrastructure. BigBear.ai’s SpaceCREST digital twin capability, further enhanced by the custom machine learning and anomaly detection achieved through this project, will provide DAF with a powerful tool to help combat cyber threats in real time and ensure resilience of our nation’s critical space assets.
