DornerWorks Selected by AFWERX for a $1.2M Cybersecurity Project

DornerWorks was selected by AFWERX to develop a high-assurance virtualization solution to address priority cybersecurity challenges within the US Department of the Air Force. This contract, worth $1.2 million, is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, aimed at accelerating innovation in small businesses by reducing proposal deadlines. attribution and simplifying the bureaucratic process. Starting February 19, 2024, DornerWorks will begin building a high-assurance cybersecurity foundation, combining the seL4 hypervisor and DevSecOps, to counter current and future threats.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, are working together to make it easier for small businesses to access SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts. ), thus expanding the spectrum of innovations funded since 2018. This collaboration aims to improve the national defense of the United States through innovative solutions.