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Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Version 3.2 for Engineering Workforce

NEWS RELEASE: August 31, 2023

The DoD announced the Version 3.2 release of the Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS-BoK). This free resource provides publicly available information to assist the public and private sector workforce in designing, engineering, and safeguarding CRWS. The System Security (SysSec) Directorate in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering first launched this vital resource in May 2021 for the system security engineering (SSE) and science and technology (S&T) communities. Since then, SysSec has launched several version updates to enhance the user experience.

Version 3.2 highlights include:

A completely reworked Guided Search that provides a refreshed look and feel
A newly added Advanced Search for Engineering Design Patterns, allowing users to pre-select keywords and filters to quickly and easily find design patterns for their engineering needs
Video streaming functionality and enhanced video quality offering more efficient and improved viewing of video resources
Improved security and privacy features
New and improved filters make it easier for users to quickly refine search results
Improved search capabilities, including more robust Saved Search, allows users to update an existing saved search and offers the ability to search either everything, just design patterns, or just resources
A newly added Admin Interface that lets curators easily add or remove design patterns or resources directly as opposed to using an external interface
An improved News widget allowing curators to more efficiently add links and providing users the ability to directly access highlighted resources of interest

"With our latest version 3.2 rollout, we've deeply focused on refining the user journey. The reimagined Guided Search and Advanced Search for Engineering Design Patterns are not just upgrades; they're pathways to ensure users find what they need more intuitively and efficiently. Our emphasis on improved video streaming and heightened security means users can access resources with confidence and clarity," said Ms. Melinda Reed, SysSec Director. "Every enhancement we make to CRWS-BoK is a step toward fortifying our Nation's technological forefront, ensuring our defense workforce is empowered and our warfighters are robustly supported." R&E also partners with SSE and S&T professionals through the SysSec Directorate to foster assured resilient missions, systems, and components. By leveraging best practices, SysSec is able to promote innovation that empowers the Nation’s SSE and S&T workforce to design CRWS capable of operating effectively amidst persistent cyber threats.

For additional information and to register for a free account, please visit the Online CRWS-BoK at https://www.crws-bok.org/. The site is optimized for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari browsers.

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DoD Announces New Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Portal

The Strategic Technology Protection and Exploitation (STP&E) Office in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering announces the launch of the Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS-BoK) Portal.

The CRWS-BoK Portal provides a comprehensive repository of authoritative guidance and knowledge for science and technology (S&T) professionals who specialize in cyber resilient weapon systems. Engineers, S&T program managers, and researchers from Department of Defense (DoD), government, industry, and academia will be able access, search, annotate, save, and share the engineering information they need to develop, maintain, and monitor secure, cyber resilient weapon systems programs.

STP&E’s Resilient Systems directorate, under the leadership of Resilient Systems Director Melinda Reed, designed and developed the CRWS-BoK Portal. Resilient Systems will continually update the Portal with curated guidance so that it remains a living, informative resource.

Resilient Systems partners with engineers, S&T managers, and researchers from across DoD, Federal Government, industry, and academia to foster assured resilient missions, systems, and components. Resilient Systems’ initiatives leverage best practices and foster innovation that enables the Nation’s S&T workforce to engineer cyber resilient weapon systems that can successfully operate in the face of cyber threats.

For additional information and to register for an account, access the CRWS-BoK Portal at https://crws-bok.org. The site is optimized for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari browsers.

Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Version 1.1

The Strategic Technology Protection and Exploitation (STP&E) Office in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) announces the release of the Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS-BoK) Portal Version 1.1. The initial version launched on May 6, 2021.

The CRWS-BoK Portal provides research tools for science and technology (S&T) professionals who specialize in cyber resilient weapon systems. Engineers from the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Government, industry, and academia will be able access the this information to assist them in weapons systems and program development. The updates in Version 1.1 include enhancements to the portal views and interface, optimized relationship resource graphs, and new references tables from the details view.

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The STP&E Resilient Systems Directorate, under the leadership of Director Melinda Reed, spearheaded the designed the CRWS-BoK Portal. RS will continuously update this portal with curated guidance so that it remains a living, dynamic, and valuable resource.

The Resilient Systems Directorate also partners with S&T professionals to foster assured resilient missions, systems, and components. It leverages best practices and fosters innovation that enables the Nation’s S&T workforce to engineer cyber resilient weapon systems that can successfully operate in the face of persistent cyber threats.

For additional information and to register for a free account, please visit the CRWS-BoK Portal. The site is optimized for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari browsers.

Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Version 1.2

The updates in Version 1.2 include:

Improved registration process, making it easier for new users to register
Refreshed landing page for more efficient user experience
Updated reference tables to clarify and point to additional Portal resources
Improved search functions so users can easily read and navigate search results
Integrated workflow process for Review Board members to review user-nominated repository resources, thereby maintaining resource relevance

The STP&E Resilient Systems (RS) Directorate, under the leadership of Director Melinda Reed, spearheaded the design and release of the CRWS-BoK Portal. RS will continuously update this portal with curated guidance so that it remains a dynamic and valuable resource.

The RS Directorate also partners with S&T professionals to foster assured resilient missions, systems, and components. It leverages best practices and fosters innovation that enables the Nation’s S&T workforce to engineer cyber resilient weapon systems that can successfully operate in the face of persistent cyber threats.

For additional information and to register for a free account, please visit the CRWS-BoK Portal. The site is optimized for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari browsers.

Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Version 2.0

June 22, 2022
The Department of Defense announced today the release of the Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS-BoK) Version 2.0. The Online CRWS-BoK provides information to assist the public and private sector workforces in designing, engineering, and safeguarding cyber resilient weapon systems.

“Version 2.0 includes major updates to provide a more efficient and effective user experience,” said Melinda Reed, Systems Security Director. This version’s upgrades include:

Improved, simplified registration process for new users
Ability for registered users to save resource annotations for future sessions
CRWS-BoK news and tips feature on the landing page to increase users’ awareness and knowledge
A list of the most requested searches on the landing page for users to quickly find popular information
An integrated metrics dashboard for data curators and administrators
Updated graphics and reference tables to enhance users’ viewing experience

The Systems Security Directorate in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) launched Version 1.0 of this resource in May 2021 for the engineering, research, and science & technology (S&T) communities.

For additional information and to register for a free account, please visit the Online CRWS-BoK. The site is optimized for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari browsers. A Defense Acquisition University (DAU) webinar about the Online CRWS-BoK is available for free on DAU’s website.

OUSD(R&E) also partners with S&T professionals through the Systems Security Directorate to foster assured resilient missions, systems, and components. It leverages best practices and promotes innovation that helps enable the Nation’s S&T workforce to engineer cyber resilient weapon systems that can successfully operate in the face of persistent cyber threats.

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Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Version 3.0

NEWS RELEASE: January 18, 2023

The Online CRWS-BoK Review Board, composed of volunteer SSE and S&T experts from the Federal Government and industry, reviews community-nominated resources for inclusion in the Online CRWS-BoK repository. To date, the Review Board has reviewed and accepted more than 40 quality additions to the Online CRWS-BoK. The Review Board’s work ensures that the Online CRWS-BoK remains a credible, focused, and helpful resource for the SSE and S&T community.

R&E also partners with SSE and S&T professionals through the SysSec Directorate to foster assured resilient missions, systems, and components. SysSec leverages best practices and fosters innovation that enables the nation’s SSE and S&T workforce to engineer cyber resilient weapon systems that can successfully operate in the face of persistent cyber threats.

For additional information and to register for a free account, please visit the Online CRWS-BoK. The site is optimized for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari browsers.

Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Version 3.1

DoD Releases Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge Version 3.1 for Engineering Workforce

April 19, 2023

The DoD announced the Version 3.1 release of the Online Cyber Resilient Weapon Systems Body of Knowledge (CRWS-BoK). This free resource provides publicly available information to assist the public and private sector workforce in designing, engineering, and safeguarding CRWS. The System Security (SysSec) Directorate in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) first launched this vital resource in May 2021 for the system security engineering (SSE) and science and technology (S&T) communities. Since then, SysSec has launched several version updates to enhance the user experience.

Version 3.1 highlights include:

Enhanced search options that allow users to filter resources by version date
Increased feedback opportunities across the CRWS-BoK to encourage and collect user suggestions
Improved CRWS-BoK Review Board process, allowing experts to more frequently and efficiently review and approve new resources for the CRWS-BoK
Updated author information storage to improve citation capability and standardization
Upgraded notification features and site functionality to share the latest CRWS news and resources with users, and to inform users when they have successfully submitted a potential resource for review

“Our goal with these version updates is to continually refine the user experience so that the CRWS-BoK remains an essential resource for our SSE and S&T workforces,” said Ms. Melinda Reed, SysSec Director. “We know that the CRWS-BoK helps to maintain our Nation’s technological advantage by providing the knowledge and components our defense workforce needs to provide secure CRWS for our warfighters.”

R&E also partners with SSE and S&T professionals through the SysSec Directorate to foster assured resilient missions, systems, and components. It leverages best practices and fosters innovation that enables the Nation’s SSE and S&T workforce to engineer CRWS that can successfully operate in the face of persistent cyber threats.

For additional information and to register for a free account, please visit the Online CRWS-BoK at https://www.crws-bok.org/. The site is optimized for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari browsers.

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