End-to-end Cybersecurity for Airborne and Ground ISR Networks
A government ISR operator required an integrated cybersecurity posture covering both airborne networks and their corresponding ground infrastructure. After a full risk assessment revealed vulnerabilities, SD Government (SDG) was tasked with securing the full end-to-end data path.
Challenge
The program faced cybersecurity issues common in mixed airborne/ground networks:
- Aircraft networks faced exposure to cyber intrusion, passive interception, and unauthorized access
- Ground networks interfaced with the public internet, introducing significant vulnerability vectors
- Existing security policies addressed air and ground separately, leaving end-to-end data paths unprotected
Solution
Following a comprehensive security risk assessment, SDG implemented a unified cybersecurity architecture including continuous threat monitoring, advanced encryption, and secure routing through the SD Private Network, ensuring confidentiality and integrity across both flight and ground domains.
Key Solution Components
Continuous Threat Monitoring
- Realtime cyber monitoring across airborne and ground segments
MultiLayer L-band Redundancy
- Protects ISR feeds, C2 data, telemetry, and mission systems end-to-end
SD Private Network Integration
- Provides a secure, isolated, and managed communications backbone