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Automated Hardening for Cyber Secure Operating Systems

Department of War · Navy · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 4 November 2026 · closes 6 January 2027

Summary

The Navy seeks an automated tool to cyber‑harden Linux operating systems used on its autonomous and unmanned platforms. The effort focuses on reducing the OS footprint, removing unnecessary components, and configuring security features to improve cybersecurity posture while preserving required functionality.

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