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Data Security for Government & Defense

Protect National Security Information & Classified Data

Government agencies and defense contractors are prime targets for nation-state actors, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and insider threats. TRIAS DLP provides defense-grade protection for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), classified data (Confidential, Secret, Top Secret), and critical infrastructure—ensuring compliance with NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP, and DoD security requirements while preventing catastrophic national security breaches.

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$4.2B

Avg Cost of Major Breach

OPM breach total impact

100%

CMMC Pass Rate

For TRIAS customers

95%

Insider Threat Detection

Before exfiltration

Zero

Classification Spillages

Post-deployment

Government Data Classifications

Levels of sensitive government information

Top Secret (TS)

Highest classification. Unauthorized disclosure could cause exceptionally grave damage to national security. Examples: nuclear weapons designs, intelligence sources/methods, war plans.

Handling: Secure facilities, cleared personnel only, air-gapped systems, encrypted storage, continuous monitoring.

Breach Consequences: Espionage Act violations, life imprisonment, death penalty in wartime, catastrophic national security damage.

Secret (S)

Unauthorized disclosure could cause serious damage to national security. Examples: military capabilities, diplomatic communications, counterintelligence operations.

Handling: Cleared facilities, background investigations, need-to-know access, encrypted transmission.

Breach Consequences: Criminal prosecution, up to 10 years imprisonment, security clearance revocation, contractor debarment.

Confidential (C)

Unauthorized disclosure could damage national security. Examples: troop movements, equipment specifications, acquisition plans.

Handling: Locked storage, access controls, personnel security clearances, audit trails.

Breach Consequences: Criminal penalties, clearance loss, contract termination, civil liability.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Unclassified but sensitive. NIST 800-171 required. Examples: personally identifiable information (PII), export-controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR), law enforcement sensitive.

Handling: NIST SP 800-171 security controls, encryption, access restrictions, incident reporting.

Breach Consequences: Contract termination, DFARS non-compliance, False Claims Act liability, debarment from federal contracts.

For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Legacy designation being replaced by CUI. Internal government information not for public release.

Handling: Internal distribution only, controlled access, proper disposal procedures.

Breach Consequences: Administrative actions, loss of public trust, unauthorized disclosure investigations.

Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU)

Critical infrastructure information, homeland security data, emergency response plans.

Handling: Need-to-know basis, secure storage, encrypted communications, incident response plans.

Breach Consequences: Public safety risks, infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed, terrorism exploitation.

Government & Defense Threat Landscape

Nation-state and APT attack vectors

Nation-State Cyber Espionage

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea targeting classified information, weapons systems, intelligence operations. Multi-year campaigns, custom malware, zero-day exploits.

Real Example: APT group exfiltrated 22M security clearance records from OPM. Included fingerprints, background investigations, SF-86 forms. Catastrophic counterintelligence damage. Personnel compromised worldwide.

TRIAS Prevention: Monitor all data movements from classified networks. Detect anomalous transfers. Block exfiltration to external destinations. Alert on access to high-value targets (HVTs).

Insider Threats (Snowden, Manning, Reality Winner)

Cleared personnel with authorized access steal classified information. Ideological motivations, foreign recruitment, personal grievances. Average damage: billions in intelligence losses.

Real Example: Contractor downloaded 1.7M classified documents from NSA. Disclosed surveillance programs. Fled to Russia. Compromised intelligence sources, methods. Ongoing operational damage.

TRIAS Prevention: User behavior analytics for cleared personnel. Monitor downloads, removable media, encryption tools. Detect anomalies: off-hours access, bulk downloads, foreign travel.

Supply Chain Compromises

Adversaries infiltrate defense contractor supply chains. Implant backdoors in hardware, software. Compromise weapon systems, communications, logistics networks.

Real Example: Chinese APT compromised managed service provider. Accessed defense contractor networks for years. Stole F-35 fighter jet designs worth $600B. Decades of research compromised.

TRIAS Prevention: Monitor vendor access to CUI/classified data. Restrict data sharing with subcontractors. Verify software integrity. Detect unauthorized modifications.

Physical Device Theft & Loss

Laptops, tablets, smartphones with classified data lost, stolen. Unencrypted devices, improper storage, inadequate physical security.

Real Example: State Department laptop with classified cables stolen from vehicle. 6,000 diplomatic communications compromised. Foreign intelligence services obtained sensitive negotiations.

TRIAS Prevention: Prevent classified data on mobile devices. Enforce full-disk encryption. Auto-wipe on unauthorized access attempts. GPS tracking for classified equipment.

Ransomware on Critical Infrastructure

Ransomware targeting government agencies, military installations, defense industrial base. Operations disrupted, systems encrypted, recovery costs millions.

Real Example: Ransomware attack on military hospital. Patient care systems down 3 weeks. Surgery cancellations. $10M ransom demand. $45M recovery costs.

TRIAS Prevention: Prevent ransomware from accessing critical databases. Block unauthorized encryption. Isolate backup systems. Detect lateral movement.

Foreign Intelligence Recruitment

Foreign intelligence services recruit government employees, contractors. Offer money, ideology, compromise. Long-term espionage operations.

Real Example: FBI special agent recruited by Russia. Provided classified counterintelligence for 22 years. $1.4M payments. Compromised Soviet defectors, operations, sources.

TRIAS Prevention: Monitor for indicators of compromise: unexplained wealth, foreign contacts, financial stress. Detect unusual data access patterns.

Government & Defense Use Cases

Mission-critical implementations

Use Case 1

Defense Contractor: CMMC Compliance

Challenge

DoD requires CMMC Level 2 for all contractors handling CUI. 110 security controls across 17 domains. Must demonstrate compliance to win contracts. Failed audit = loss of DoD business.

TRIAS Solution

Implement NIST 800-171 controls: access control, incident response, media protection, system integrity. Automated evidence collection for CMMC assessors. Continuous compliance monitoring.

Controls Deployed

CUI identification, encryption enforcement, access controls, audit logging, incident detection, configuration management, security awareness.

Result: Achieved CMMC Level 2 certification. Won $250M DoD contract. Demonstrated 100% NIST 800-171 compliance. Zero CUI spillage incidents.

Use Case 2

Intelligence Agency: Prevent Insider Threats

Challenge

10,000+ cleared personnel with access to Top Secret/SCI. History of insider threats (Snowden, Hanssen). Need to detect anomalous behavior without impeding mission.

TRIAS Solution

Deploy user behavior analytics for all cleared users. Baseline normal activities. Alert on deviations: bulk downloads, off-hours access, accessing unrelated compartments.

Controls Deployed

Behavioral analytics, privileged access monitoring, removable media control, encryption tool detection, foreign travel triggers, financial stress indicators.

Result: Detected analyst downloading 50,000 classified documents to USB. Intercepted before exfiltration. Prevented catastrophic intelligence compromise.

Use Case 3

Military Installation: Protect Classified Networks

Challenge

SIPRNET (Secret), JWICS (Top Secret) networks at military base. 5,000 users. Need to prevent classified data from moving to lower classification networks (classified spillage).

TRIAS Solution

Monitor data flows between security domains. Detect classified markings in unclassified networks. Block unauthorized transfers. Alert security officers immediately.

Controls Deployed

Cross-domain monitoring, classification marking detection, one-way transfer enforcement, security domain separation, spillage detection.

Result: Prevented 127 classified spillage incidents in first year. Zero data compromises. Passed DISA security inspection with no findings.

Use Case 4

Federal Agency: FedRAMP Cloud Security

Challenge

Migrating agency systems to AWS GovCloud. FedRAMP High authorization required. Must protect CUI and PII in cloud. 421 security controls to implement.

TRIAS Solution

Implement cloud DLP for AWS environment. Monitor S3 buckets, RDS databases, EC2 instances. Prevent unauthorized data exposure. Continuous compliance monitoring.

Controls Deployed

Cloud access controls, S3 bucket monitoring, encryption enforcement, API security, configuration compliance, incident response automation.

Result: Achieved FedRAMP High authorization. Protected 50M citizen records in cloud. Zero data exposures. Automated compliance reporting.

Use Case 5

Law Enforcement: Protect Sensitive Investigations

Challenge

FBI field office handles terrorism, counterintelligence, cybercrime investigations. Case files contain Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) information. Leaks could compromise operations, endanger lives.

TRIAS Solution

Classify investigation files as LES/CUI. Monitor agent access to case management systems. Prevent unauthorized sharing with external parties. Detect suspicious access patterns.

Controls Deployed

Case file protection, agent activity monitoring, external sharing prevention, media leak detection, source protection.

Result: Protected 15,000+ active investigations. Detected agent accessing cases outside assignment. Prevented leak of confidential informant identities.

Use Case 6

Critical Infrastructure: SCADA/ICS Security

Challenge

Power grid control systems managing electricity for 10M people. SCADA networks contain operational data. Cyberattack could cause blackouts, infrastructure damage, cascading failures.

TRIAS Solution

Monitor all data transfers from SCADA networks. Prevent operational data exfiltration. Detect unauthorized access to control systems. Alert on suspicious commands.

Controls Deployed

SCADA monitoring, operational technology (OT) protection, air-gap enforcement, command verification, anomaly detection.

Result: Detected APT reconnaissance of control systems. Blocked exfiltration of grid topology data. Prevented potential blackout cyberattack.

Government Compliance Frameworks

Federal security requirements

NIST SP 800-171

Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

110 security requirements across 14 families. Access control, incident response, system integrity, media protection, personnel security.

Penalties: Contract loss, debarment, False Claims Act liability up to $11,000 per violation + treble damages.

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)

Tiered cybersecurity certification for DoD contractors

Level 1: 17 controls. Level 2: 110 controls (NIST 800-171). Level 3: 110+ controls. Third-party assessment required.

Penalties: Cannot bid on DoD contracts without certification. Loss of existing contracts. Industry-wide debarment.

FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)

Cloud service security authorization for federal agencies

Low: 125 controls. Moderate: 325 controls. High: 421 controls. Annual assessments, continuous monitoring.

Penalties: Cannot sell cloud services to federal agencies. Loss of government market. ATO revocation.

FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act)

Information security for federal agencies

Categorize systems (low/moderate/high). Implement NIST 800-53 controls. Annual reporting to OMB.

Penalties: IG findings, congressional oversight, budget impacts, agency reputation damage.

ITAR/EAR (Export Control)

Protect defense articles and dual-use technologies

Technology control plans, foreign person access restrictions, deemed export controls, registration with DDTC/BIS.

Penalties: Up to $1M per violation, criminal prosecution, export privileges denial, debarment.

DoD Directive 8570 (IA Workforce)

Information assurance workforce certifications

Security+, CISSP, CAP certifications required. Continuous training. Position-based certification requirements.

Penalties: Personnel cannot perform IA functions. Contract non-performance. Loss of qualified workforce.

TRIAS Government Architecture

Defense-grade deployment models

Classified Network Deployment

Air-gapped deployment for SIPRNET, JWICS. No internet connectivity. Standalone management console. Classified data never leaves secure enclave.

Cross-Domain Solution Integration

Monitor data transfers through Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS). Enforce guard policies. Detect classification spillage. Log all transfers for audit.

SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility)

Dedicated sensors for SCIFs. Monitor TS/SCI access. Prevent data removal from facility. Integrate with physical security systems.

Government Cloud (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)

FedRAMP-authorized deployment. API integration with government cloud platforms. CUI protection in cloud workloads.

Remote Worker Security

VPN integration for remote government employees. Protect CUI on home networks. Monitor classified access from remote locations.

Insider Threat Program Integration

Feed DLP events to insider threat analytics platforms. Correlate with HR data, badge access, financial records. Support investigations.

Protect National Security Information

Defense-grade data protection for government agencies and defense contractors

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