G2 Ops Cyber Ready Center of Excellence Overview

This document is a technical report detailing the establishment of the Cyber Ready Center of Excellence (CoE) by G2 Ops. The CoE aims to support the Department of the Navy's initiative to embed cybersecurity into engineering practices from the outset. It outlines the objectives of the CoE, which include delivering high-quality outcomes, embedding continuous cybersecurity, enabling scalable growth, advancing innovation, and aligning with Department of Defense cybersecurity guidance. The report explains the Cyber Ready approach, which integrates cybersecurity with system engineering and operations, moving beyond traditional compliance to focus on operational resilience. It contrasts Cyber Ready with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), highlighting its continuous risk-informed assessment and mission-focused approach. The report also describes G2 Ops' capabilities in supporting Cyber Ready initiatives, including the integration of cybersecurity into Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows and the use of specialized tools for risk assessment and management. Overall, the document emphasizes G2 Ops' commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices within defense systems.