Swedish cyber security company Clavister has announced that it has been awarded a MEK 8 million contract to supply a major Nordic defence company with cyber security for naval applications. Deliveries are expected to commence in the first half of 2025.
The contract will see Clavister’s CyberArmour product family, which has been integrated in land-based platforms, including with the BAE Systems’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, enter the naval domain as well.
In today’s naval operations, the effectiveness of missions is contingent upon the functionality and reliability of a multitude of interconnected systems, which encompass location tracking, cryptography, telecommunications, combat systems, automation, and command and control. Additionally, the military’s Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems, which are vital for naval activities, encounter distinct challenges.
These challenges include constraints related to bandwidth and speed, asymmetric connections, isolation, insufficient on-board expertise, and the varied and aging spectrum of naval platforms and technologies. Cyberattacks or cybersecurity incidents can manifest at multiple levels, affecting subsystems, individual systems, entire vessels, or even collaborative networks.
John Vestberg, CEO of Clavister: “We are honoured to be appointed as cybersecurity vendor to this renowned Nordic defence company. Entering into the naval domain with our tactical security solutions is an important step for us on our mission to cyber-secure Europe”.
CyberArmour system
CyberArmour is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) designed specifically for in-vehicle applications. It features a cybersecurity gateway that integrates various digital subsystems based on specific needs, effectively managing the internal communication flow to thwart and minimize the effects of cyberattacks. To improve detection and response capabilities, a customized Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine is employed, which persistently analyzes communication traffic, identifies cyber threats in real time, and adapts through self-learning to counteract emerging and unfamiliar cyber risks.
The system can be integrated during the design phase of a military platform or incorporated as part of upgrade and modernization initiatives, as the hardware can be customized and optimized for each specific military platform. Clavister states that this capability enables military platforms to maintain operational functionality even in the event of cyber breach attempts, thereby enhancing the survivability of these vehicles throughout their entire operational lifespan.
