Cyber Ready Pilot Achieves Authorization to Operate

This report details the successful completion of a Cyber Ready pilot program conducted by G2 Ops in collaboration with the Navy, resulting in the issuance of an Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the Department of the Navy’s Cyber Ready framework. The pilot represents a significant achievement as it marks one of the first instances where a major Navy tactical system has obtained a Cyber Ready ATO. The report outlines how this effort establishes a precedent for meeting modern cybersecurity requirements and serves as a pathfinder for the Department of Defense’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) Revamp initiative. It explains the integration of Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (DE/MBSE) services with cybersecurity technologies to enhance operational cyber resilience. The Cyber Ready approach is described as a mission-focused, risk-informed strategy that transforms cybersecurity into a core element of system development, emphasizing continuous risk evaluation and real-time operational alignment. The report concludes by highlighting the effectiveness of G2 Ops’ methodologies and tools in achieving these objectives.