DoD Releases Version 4.3 Update to Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge for Engineering Workforce
December 16, 2024
Arlington, Va. – The Department of Defense (DoD) has released Version 4.3 of the Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS BOK).
The CRWS BOK is an online, accessible resource that serves as the foundation for the DoD’s cyber resilient weapon systems engineering workforce. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for engineering professionals to design, develop, test, and integrate cyber resilient weapon systems.
What’s New in Version 4.3?
Version 4.3 includes several significant updates, including:
- New content on model-based systems engineering (MBSE): This section provides guidance on using MBSE tools and techniques to improve cybersecurity throughout the weapon systems development lifecycle.
- Expanded coverage of cyber threat modeling and analysis: This section now includes updated information on threat analysis techniques, such as attack tree analysis and fault tree analysis.
- Updated information on emerging cybersecurity technologies: This section covers the latest advances in cybersecurity technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and their potential impact on weapon systems.
Who Should Use the CRWS BOK?
The CRWS BOK is intended for a wide range of engineering professionals, including:
- Systems engineers
- Software engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Cybersecurity engineers
How to Access the CRWS BOK
The CRWS BOK is freely available online at: wiki.cyberresilience.dod.mil/wiki/CRWS_BOK
About the DoD’s CyberResilient Weapon Systems Initiative
The CRWS Initiative is a DoD-wide effort to ensure that all future weapon systems are designed and developed with cybersecurity in mind. The initiative includes a range of programs and resources, including the CRWS BOK, to support the development of a cyber resilient workforce.
For More Information
For more information on the CRWS BOK or the DoD’s CyberResilient Weapon Systems Initiative, please visit: www.defense.gov/cyber-resilient-weapon-systems/
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