Cyber Resiliency of Weapon Systems-ACS

The Cyber Resiliency of Weapon Systems-ACS program, managed by the Air Force, is designed to enhance the cyber resiliency of Department of the Air Force weapon systems. This initiative aligns with the National Defense Strategy's focus on integrated deterrence and building a resilient Joint Force in cyberspace. The program aims to integrate cyber resiliency into both emerging and existing weapon systems to address critical cyber vulnerabilities. It involves activities such as acquisition guidance, training, and tool development to support weapon system-focused cyber resiliency integration.

Within this program, the Acquisition/System Security Engineering project concentrates on developing system security engineering processes and digital solutions to document and report cyber vulnerabilities in Air Force weapon systems. It also seeks to refine intelligence collection processes to provide actionable information on cyber threats. The project supports rapid response to emerging threats by identifying low Technology Readiness Level technologies for accelerated maturation. Additionally, it facilitates collaboration among program offices through secure environments for sharing classified information on cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

The Mitigations project prototypes solutions for high-risk cyber vulnerabilities in weapon systems and recommends transition paths for these solutions. It partners with program offices to develop mitigation strategies and supports non-recurring engineering efforts for prototyping solutions applicable across multiple weapon systems. A centralized data repository is developed under this project to catalog proven material mitigations for use across Air Force weapon system programs, maximizing returns on investment.

The Mission Risk Analysis project focuses on discovering and analyzing cyber vulnerabilities in Air Force weapon systems and characterizing their risks. It enhances cyber discovery methodologies within the Air Force and assesses gaps in technologies that can mitigate these vulnerabilities. This project disseminates cyber risk information to inform acquisition decisions and provides feedback for future assessments. It also contributes data sets from various weapon system platforms to enhance the ability of the Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS) to identify and validate vulnerabilities across the fielded fleet.