INTROSPECTIVE POWER INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF193-CSO1

Description

With the advent of Quantum Computers, securing our networks is becoming more important than ever. SmokeVPN is a network security solution that protects against quantum computers, data theft, network attacks, and other threats using Moving Target Defense (MTD) and encryption that exceeds the requirements for NSA Type 1. Unlike solutions that use traditional encryption, such as AES-256, this solution is impervious to recording attacks, where potentially sensitive, encrypted data is stored until compute power is sufficient enough to decrypt it. The use of MTD provides the additional benefit of protecting against most network attacks, as attackers are unable to effectively locate or disrupt the target network data. USAF CyberWorx at the USAF Academy learned about SmokeVPN and has recommended it be evaluated for its potential to protect USAF assets. Introspective Power, Inc. proposes to engage with the PEO for Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks, Brig. Gen. Michael Schmidt to coordinate assessment of SmokeVPN in a virtual USAF environment. This assessment will help determine the feasibility of adapting SmokeVPN to USAF needs to facilitate integrating its advanced security into USAF systems and networks.