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To safeguard controlled unclassified information such as
detailed program requirements and underlying AI hardware
designs, suppliers must integrate security features and
maintain a cybersecure infrastructure compliant to Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
252.204-7012 and the National Institute of Standards and
Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800-171A.
MAINTAINING MODEL AND DATA INTEGRITY
Innovative AI technologies can create tactical advantages, but
only if kept secure. Neural networks must be protected against
reverse engineering to gain access to controlled or classified
data such as government assets, military strategies, personnel
and other military or intelligence data. Technology housing
this information could be lost, altered or captured in the field.
Mercury 's BuiltSECURE™ systems security engineering
(SSE) technologies build in proven system-wide security.
BuiltSECURE technologies, including secure boot, secure
processing and physical protection, offer reverse-engineering
protection and cyber resiliency. Collectively, this layered
approach to security safeguards critical intellectual property
(IP) against adversarial threats and helps maintain data integrity.
Security threats are constantly evolving. By leveraging a
layered approach to threat mitigation with modular, scalable
security architectures, program risk may be reduced.
ENABLING THE FUTURE AGE OF MILITARY AI
There is no doubt that AI will enhance capabilities, operations
and decision-making on the battlefield. Mercury Systems is
working closely with Intel to engineer a full range of scalable
AI-ready systems that are rugged, reliable, compact and
secure. Modular and open hardware with framework-optimized
commercial technology stacks keep pace with evolving
workload requirements and streamline development. Advanced
engineering, testing and pre-certification ensure small, rugged
form factors operate reliably and safely in space-constrained
mobile platforms. Built-in secure processing safeguards
confidential training data and enhances cyber security.
Defense technology providers must work closely
with the DoD and key commercial technology leaders
to tactfully craft hardware that accelerates AI
advancement and ensures mission success.
Mercur y HDS6605 OpenVPX server blades feature a 90%+
reduction in footprint, optional BuiltSECURE technologies
and MOTS+ extreme environmental protection.
Mercur y 's RES Trust servers with BuiltSECURE technologies
feature U.S. made motherboards designed and manufactured
in Mercur y 's DMEA-accredited, IPC-1791 secure facilities.
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Matters, and BuiltSECURE. Other marks used herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Mercury believes
this information is accurate as of its publication date and is not responsible for any inadvertent errors. The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice.
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