PROGENY SYSTEMS, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N171-040

PROGENY SYSTEMS, LLC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$224,167
Agency
Department of Defense · Navy
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase I
Topic
N171-040
Solicitation
2017.1
NAICS
Place of performance
VA
Period
2017-09-21 → 2019-02-17

Description

The requirement to support two factor authentication within tactical environments requires the balancing of security with efficacy. Sailors must be able to quick-swap on displays without requiring full operating system logoff/login. Disconnected networks are supported to meet requirements without relying upon PKI. Simple proximity badges with large-format PIN will allow an inexpensive modification within requirements to accommodate hoods and gloves sometimes in use. A centralized ability to provision user credentials, group membership, and the ability to reset proximity badges will allow onboard self-service by the crew. Authorized ship command personnel will be able to bypass authentication during emergency mission conditions to meet effective and responsive command and control. By providing an API via the Cybersecurity hub, additional subsystems may leverage this capability as well. As a natural extension of ship Cybersecurity, centralized and adjustable two factor authentication will support multiple modes and inexpensive provisioning of this vital component.