THE CHALLENGE
In modern defense programs, cybersecurity threats evolve faster than traditional acquisition and engineering processes can adapt. Too often, cyber protections are addressed on late in the lifecycle, leaving critical systems and mission data exposed resulting in significant delays or expensive modifications. Program teams need a way to embed cyber resiliency into every stage of design and deployment so that security is not an afterthought but a core requirement.
THE APPROACH
Wingbrace created and automated the Cyber Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Assessment tool. This threat-informed intelligence capability ensures cybersecurity is integrated into all system and application designs from the start. The tool works across program management, acquisition, engineering, and industry partners to apply appropriate controls that safeguard mission data and system resources. It enables continuous collaboration between cyber-focused teams and technical stakeholders to embed resiliency from concept through production and deployment.
THE IMPACT
→ Automated cyber risk identification and mitigation across new weapon systems
→ Ensured mission-critical data and resources are protected by design, not patched later
→ Reduced vulnerabilities through early, repeatable, and measurable security integration
→ Strengthened collaboration between cyber teams, engineers, and acquisition leaders
THE WHY
This capability is more than a compliance tool. It is a force multiplier for mission assurance. By baking cybersecurity into the earliest stages of development, Wingbrace enables the creation of systems that are resilient against evolving threats. For customers, it means faster accreditation, lower long-term risk, and stronger operational trust. For teams, it fosters a culture where security and innovation go hand in hand.