Mapping Virtual Traffic in Real Space and Time

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© 2016 Aptima, Inc. 2 The Problem § Computer networks are everywhere… and vulnerable – Sony Hack – OPM Breach – DNC Hack § Different threats effecting information – Confidentiality: data exfiltration – Integrity: man-in-the-middle – Availability: denial of service § Real-time defense is possible – Adapt to availability threats – Lack decision support systems enabling response

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© 2016 Aptima, Inc. 3 The Goal Help network defenders see where, how, and why networks are being effected Needs o Where are network nodes? o How are nodes connected? o How far apart are nodes? o Which nodes are impacted? o How are nodes impacted? Challenges o Lots of nodes o Lots of connections o Sub-networks o Routing possibilities

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© 2016 Aptima, Inc. 6 Click to edit Master title style § Good – Salient representation of logical structure – Persistent picture as nodes “change” – Deterministic layout § Not-so-good – Logical >> Spatial – Overt bearing info is irrelevant – Needs more spatial context (i.e., terrain) – Multi-path representation – Sub-network exploration The Feedback

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© 2016 Aptima, Inc. Ryan Mullins | Research Engineer Lead, Interactive Intelligent Systems [email protected] Direct: 781-496-2452 Aptima, Inc. | www.aptima.com 12 Gill Street, Suite 1400 Woburn, MA 01801 The research reported in this presentation was performed in connection with contract #FA8750-15-C-0210 with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. The views and conclusions contained in this presentation are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as presenting the official policies or position, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory or the U.S. Government unless so designated by other authorized documents.