A new generation of cyber warriors is suiting up for battle and potentially targeting U.S. interests. GTRI is a leader in developing the technologies that will defend against and defeat the attacks our country will face on the virtual battlefield. GTRI experts are tackling security issues with military and non-military networks, developing new tools and methods for securing information and networks to keep us safe now — and in the future.
The Cyber Technology and Information Security Laboratory (CTISL) conducts applied research focused on secure information systems, network vulnerability, and mission assurance within the cyber domain. CTISL engineers apply the latest technologies in signal and protocol exploitation, web crawling, malware analysis, and reverse engineering of embedded and application binaries. CTISL also develops and designs secure, resilient enterprise networks for command and control, and secure database applications, services and perimeter guards.
CTISL has 3 strategic divisions:
- Secure Information Systems
- Network Vulnerability
- Command and Control Mission Assurance
Secure Information Systems Division (SIS)
CTISL's Secure Information Systems Division concentrates on the design and development of secure real-world applications. The division's secure information systems work is nationally recognized for the design, development and deployment of enterprise information systems requiring state-of-the-art database, platform and Internet security.
Network Vulnerability Division (NVD)
CTISL's Network Vulnerability Division concentrates on exploitation and reconstruction of information in the form of signals, communication protocols, and application and embedded binaries. Providing support to the U.S. Military for more than 20 years, NVD engineers are well versed in assessing the operating capabilities and vulnerabilities of threat equipment. The division also supports various government agencies in countering adversary information networks. Threat countermeasures span a wide range: from "conventional" RF jamming/denial-of-service to applied offensive computer network operations tactics.
Command and Control Mission Assurance Division (C2MA)
CTISL's Command and Control Mission Assurance Division (C2MA) concentrates on design and fielding of deployed, resilient information systems. Cutting edge technologies, including secure network enclaves, virtualization, multi-level security, and adaptive quality of service management, are applied to construct Joint command and control systems for combat operations. The division's solutions have been accredited, tested, and fielded for ground, air, and maritime operations centers. Many of these systems have been deployed around the globe for a variety of operations, such as the Haiti humanitarian relief effort.
