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MOD: Supporting MOD to protect against the Cyber threat
MOD: Supporting MOD to protect against the Cyber threat
Challenge
MOD wanted to integrate existing system security information sources to create a centralised security capacity and expand its situational awareness
Solution
BT designed and deployed a fully accredited cyber-defence solution called eCND (enhanced computer network defence) to deliver round-the-clock support
Value
eCND is helping the MOD identify potential vulnerabilities more effectively, reducing the window of exploitation open to threat sources
Keeping the UK safe from attack in an era of heightened international threats requires Ministry of Defence (MOD) ICT infrastructures to continuously adapt to emerging threat sources and attack vectors. These include disaffected staff, foreign intelligence services, terrorist organisations, investigative journalists, computer hackers, and criminals (including organised criminal groups). Each may attempt to breach MOD security using a range of mechanisms and methods, potentially compromising UK defence capabilities.
Such attempts are becoming more complex, co-ordinated, and difficult to detect. Defence against them needs to focus on, and be capable of countering, several attack vectors at once.
With different ICT systems, the MOD lacked a cohesive response to actual or attempted network intrusion or disruption. An additional layer of protection was required to bring together an already formidable armoury of security mechanisms. The need was to integrate existing system security information sources to create a centralised security capacity and expand its situational awareness. Detection and protection, as well as monitoring and analysis, were all equally crucial.