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The Applied Physics LaboratoryThe Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a division of The Johns Hopkins University, is a not-for-profit, university-affiliated research center dedicated to solving a wide range of cyber and national security challenges. APL works closely with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the intelligence community to create new concepts, technologies, and systems that place the United States in a dominant position in cyberspace.

http://www.jhuapl.edu

For more information, contact: Shaku Harshavardhana

240-228-5079 shaku.harshavardhana@jhuapl.edu

Laura Glendenning 240-228-1935

laura.glendenning@jhuapl.edu

APL OVERVIEW APL is an exciting, challenging place to work where talented people from many backgrounds work together to solve critical scientific problems.

Professional Staff Members Include• Computer scientists• Engineers• Physicists• Mathematicians• Many others

Goals• Solve complex research, engineering,

and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation

• Contribute to fields of information science, space, air and missile defense, and undersea warfare

Platform Technology Group• Seeks to secure systems including

desktops, mobile devices, embedded computers, and others as one of many specialized groups at APL

• Maintains a deep understanding of computer platform architectures and the full software stack

• Researches new techniques for trustworthy architectures, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, and formal methods

OTHER CAPABILITIES FacilitiesThe reliability of APL-built spacecraft and instruments is based on APL’s capability to test and qualify complete systems, from microchips to satellites. APL’s philosophy is to test spacecraft under conditions as close to the flight environment as possible. That includes simulating environments from ground handling through

launch and powered and orbital flight.

Classified MissionsAPL has the capability to support classified operations. The classified network includes connections to the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN).

Multi-Mission Nanosatellite (MMN)APL developed a modular, flexible-use Multi-Mission Nanosatellite (MMN) platform and systems architecture for low-cost execution of critical space missions. APL provides complete nanosatellite-based mission analysis, design, development, deployment, and operations capability to satisfy sponsor needs.

TacSat-4APL was instrumental in the design and development of TacSat-4. The satellite was developed under the auspices of the military’s Operationally Responsive Space office, which was chartered to investigate and fly less-costly niche missions designed to serve DoD tactical needs.

CYBER CAPABILITIES

Research and Development

As part of a collaboration with NSA on Dynamic Software Measurement at Runtime, APL has developed new methods to show that software operates as expected and nothing malicious has been introduced.

Complementing dynamic software measurement is APL’s Net Taster capability, a system developed by APL researchers to keep the network safe from hostile, “zero-day” web and e-mail attacks.

APL is leveraging Record and Replay technology to efficiently record all activity on a computer for automatic detection, analysis, and recovery from attacks.

Assessment

APL’s CyberState project is gathering data to assess the ability to measure cyber activity in Navy tactical systems.

Cyber Situational Awareness

APL’s LIVE Lab provides direct access to real-time cyber data, enabling enterprise-scale experiments and a live environment for experimentation and prototyping. APL’s ability to turn network packet data into actionable, mission-relevant knowledge is critical to cyber situational awareness.

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