Network visibility, remote access, leveraging artificial intelligence.  

Predictions are almost impossible in the rapidly changing world of military communications.  Despite that, our tech leaders will offer ideas on visibility, a uniform defense network, and eliminating lateral movement in these networks. If you look at the past twenty years, an argument can be made that the DoD has responded quickly to attacks; however, the solution really hasn’t had resilience or redundancy in mind. 

Today’s interview gives three ways the DoD is accomplishing the task of remediating some of these issues.  The experts discuss software defined networks, network visibility, and applying artificial intelligence to these concerns.

Bill Urig observes that we have reached the human limit to understanding a complex network. One can’t apply any sophisticated preventative measures, like software defined networks, unless they have a deep and through knowledge of the network.

To this end, he has used tools from Red River and Akamai that can provide exact information to system administrators to identify the digital terrain. That information will tell systems analysts the difference between a failed server or nefarious activity.

During the interview, Col. Joseph Pishock addressed the issue of the future of Identity Credentialing, and Access Management. From his point of view, ICAM has always been a siloed approach. They may be able to take advantage of specific tools, but Secure Access Service Edge is best deployed when using a consolidated platform.  

All are optimistic that the general trend of understanding the network can give a better response to an attack.