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U.S. Department of War and National Security Programs

The U.S. Department of War (DoW) and national security programs operate in environments where data exposure can create mission, operational, intelligence, and national security risk. Cigent provides layered Data-at-Rest protection across National Security Systems, endpoints, servers, tactical systems, vehicle and autonomous platforms, and other high-assurance mission infrastructure.

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PROTECT THE DATA THE MISSION DEPENDS ON

Why The DoW Must Make DAR A National Security Priority

Sensitive and classified information is increasingly created, processed, and retained on systems operating outside fixed facilities and always-connected enterprise environments. Rugged endpoints, servers, vehicle platforms, autonomous systems, and supporting devices may all carry information that can reveal mission intent, intelligence, system capabilities, identities, and future operations.

If one of those systems is lost, removed, captured, or physically compromised, exposed Data-at-Rest can reveal plans, routes, targeting priorities, sensor and ISR data, credentials, configurations, software, firmware, and AI models. The resulting risk can extend beyond one device or one mission.

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ZERO TRUST FOR DATA AT REST

Protecting data requires more than an authentication prompt or encryption alone. Zero Trust connects access decisions to encryption and reinforces them with independent protection layers.
Authenticate Before Data Unlocks
Connect Authorization + Encryption
Enforce Independent Protection Layers
Bottom line: Zero Trust for data at rest means no single credential, encryption layer, or access decision should determine whether protected data is exposed.
Protect NSS Data

Support high-assurance DAR architectures with CSfC-listed encryption and authentication components designed to provide independent layers of protection.

Extend Protection to Edge

Keep protection local to rugged endpoints, tactical compute, vehicle systems, and other platforms that may operate disconnected or outside continuous physical control.

Cover Diverse Platforms

Apply secure storage and software-based protection across client, enterprise, and embedded environments without creating a separate DAR strategy for every system type.

Operate at Scale

Use centralized, on-premises management and repeatable workflows to deploy and enforce DAR policies, manage updates, sanitize data, and securely decommission systems across distributed fleets.

MATCH PROTECTION TO THE MISSION REQUIREMENT

Different Systems. Different Assurance Requirements. One DAR Strategy.

NIAP-Validated CSfC-Listed Layered Protection: Deploy independently validated layered data-at-rest solutions built to meet the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Data-at-Rest Capability Package.

Complete DAR Solution: Secure storage (HWFDE), Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA), Software Full Drive Encryption (SWFDE), data sanitization, and enterprise administration work together as a complete DAR protection strategy.

Designed for Missions: Cigent addresses the risks that matter beyond the perimeter: device removal, offline access, disconnection, physical compromise, loss, theft, and capture.

Flexible Deployment: Hardware and software approaches support new platforms, targeted upgrades, mixed fleets, and modernization without forcing a full device replacement cycle.

DAR Lifecycle Support: Windows and Linux support, centralized administration, command-line capabilities, data sanitization, and redeployment help programs sustain protection after fielding.

The DoW Partner Of Choice

Largest Portfolio of NSA-Listed DAR Technologies

DoW programs rarely operate a uniform technology environment. The same program may include laptops, embedded mission computers, rugged endpoints, forward servers, vehicle systems, AI-enabled edge compute, and maintenance equipment.

Cigent brings together secure SSDs across endpoint, server, embedded, and vehicle form factors with Pre-Boot Authentication, Software Full Drive Encryption, centralized management, and data sanitization. Programs can match protection to each platform while maintaining a consistent DAR strategy across the mission environment.

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Mission-Focused Protection

Security Must Hold When the Environment Changes

A system may move among secure facilities, field locations, vehicles, operators, and disconnected environments throughout its operational life. Network protections and physical controls available in one location may not exist in the next.

Cigent keeps encryption and authentication local to the endpoint or platform, helping prevent unauthorized access to stored data when connectivity is lost, the system is powered down, or physical custody can no longer be assumed.

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New and Fielded Systems

Strengthen Protection Without Waiting for a Fleet-Wide Refresh

National security programs frequently rely on systems that are already funded, deployed, and expected to remain in service for years. Stronger protection cannot always wait for the next acquisition cycle.

Cigent supports a phased approach: apply Software Full Drive Encryption to compatible existing systems, introduce Cigent Secure SSDs and Pre-Boot Authentication through targeted upgrades, and standardize stronger protection in future procurements. This lets programs reduce current exposure while preserving operational continuity.

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