Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines, pioneering the way in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) security solutions, has been awarded an SBIR Phase III contract by the United States Air Force Sustainment Centre (AFSC). 

This initiative will focus on developing a blueprint for streamlining how to get Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) certifications for new technologies on the Industrial Depot Maintenance (IDM) shop floor. This effort aims to enhance the introduction of new technologies into operational technology (OT) networks propelling the Air Force into Industry 4.0.

Advancing innovation and cybersecurity

We are excited to support the United States Air Force Sustainment Centre on this important initiative that represents a pivotal step towards simultaneously advancing innovation and cybersecurity of operational technology systems,” said Anusha Iyer, CEO & Founder, Corsha.

Developing a blueprint for getting ATO certifications will set a new standard for security efficiency and resilience within the Air Forces Industrial Depot Maintenance (IDM) networks while accelerating technology adoption on the manufacturing shop floor.”

SBIR Phase II and TACFI programs

The team is uniquely positioned to perform this work due to its successful outcomes

Corsha will be collaborating with System Innovation, LLC to jointly bring deep cybersecurity and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) expertise to the AFSC. The team is uniquely positioned to perform this work due to its successful outcomes on prior and current SBIR Phase II and TACFI programs. 

They are already integrating systems for enforcing strict identity and access management security for connecting AFSC OT and IT systems. As part of these efforts, Corsha’s platform efficiently achieved the pivotal Interim Authority to Test (IATT) with production shop floor equipment at the AFSC Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (ALC). 

Corsha’s Zero Trust Security Platform

Corsha has been working with AFSC to securely connect digital engineering systems and operational technology (OT) enclaves. Current efforts are leveraging Corsha’s Zero Trust Security Platform for Machines to automate the secure transfer of data directly from controllers, both modern and legacy alike.  

The data includes real-time telemetry and backups and can now be securely transmitted automatically into data repositories easing the burden on OT operators. This enhanced secure connectivity supports AFSC IDM modernisation efforts around supply chain management, manufacturing, and data-sharing activities.

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