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Countermeasures to Covert Access Methods to Reduce Attack Susceptibility and…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
O2-0997 		Solicitation Year:
2009 		Solicitation Topic Code:
OSD09-IA2 		Solicitation Number:
2009.2
Small Business Information
Clear Hat Consulting, Inc.
1207 Cole Rd. Suite 300 Orlando, FL -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: Countermeasures to Covert Access Methods to Reduce Attack Susceptibility and Ensure Trust
Agency: DOD
Contract: FA8650-11-C-1046
Award Amount: $749,894.00
 

Abstract:

Clear Hat Consulting is combining machine learning and virtualization technologies to detect deviant, low level system behavior patterns characteristic of sophisticated, stealthy malware. A number of factors are currently driving a demand for innovative technologies capable of detecting advanced cyber threats. These include national security concerns related to cyber warfare, increases in targeted attacks against commercial enterprises, and increased regulatory requirements that mandate improved data security in a variety of industries. Clear Hat"s current Phase I research indicates that machine learning algorithms can successfully be applied to detecting stealthy, sophisticated forms of malware.

Principal Investigator:

Sherri Sparks
President
(407) 896-7010
sparks@clearhatconsulting.com

Business Contact:

Sherri Sparks
President
(407) 896-7010
sparks@clearhatconsulting.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Clear Hat Consulting, Inc.
1207 Cole Rd. Orlando, FL -

EIN/Tax ID: 770679623
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No