Figuring out where and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its various sub-types (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, etc.) fit into our world as we move into the future is difficult. In some cases it seems straightforward; AI/ML speech recognition is astoundingly good and can be applied across many domains in a meaningful way. Mostly successful Read More
Journal Articles:
Staying Ahead of the Race – Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity
Cryptography is an integral part of a cybersecurity professional’s toolkit. It is used for Confidentiality, Integrity, Non-repudiation and more. Cryptosystems are the cornerstone for securing communication, data and information systems globally and are deeply embedded in most technologies. Cryptography is integral to hordes of applications where people Read More
Features and Operation of an Autonomous Agent for Cyber Defense
An ever increasing number of battlefield devices that are capable of collecting, processing, storing, and communicating information are rapidly becoming interconnected. The staggering number of connected devices on the battlefield greatly increases the possibility that an adversary could find ways to exploit hardware or software vulnerabilities, degrading Read More
Cloud Security Monitoring with AI-ML Infused Technologies
This article discusses how to apply security log monitoring capabilities for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud environments. It will provide an overview of AWS CloudTrail and CloudWatch Logs, which can be stored and mined for suspicious events. Security teams implementing AWS solutions will benefit from applying security Read More
Launching Innovation through Medical Modeling and Simulation Technologies
The field of medical simulation originated in ancient times, where simple models of human patients were portrayed in clay and stone to represent clinical features of disease progression and its effects on humans. Historical data from the Middle Ages documents the use of animals for training surgical procedures. However, it was not until the 20th century that Read More
High-Fidelity Surgical Fasciotomy Simulator for Training Special Operations Medics
Fascia, a fibrous connective tissue, is responsible for allocating skeletal muscles and corresponding neurovasculature into function-based compartments. Pressure is capable of accumulating within these compartments, initiating the onset of a condition commonly referred to as compartment syndrome. When the pressure within the compartment compromises the Read More
Saving Female Lives using Simulation: Elevating the Training Experience
In order to effectively train Soldiers to feel comfortable providing medical care to females, and to react without hesitation in life-threatening situations, trainees should be given the opportunity to train with realistic female anatomical models and be exposed to female severe trauma injury patterns observed at the point of injury. This paper will Read More
Capabilities of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Medical Simulation Center
A recent study (Makary & Daniel, 2016) of medical errors have estimated preventable medical errors may account for as many as 251,000 deaths annually in the United States (U.S.). They are also the third cause of death in the U.S. behind by cancer and cardiovascular disease. These errors result from breakdown in teamwork and communication primarily but Read More
Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation in a DHA-Service World
This article reviews the background, scope, equipment, and organization of MM&S, placing particular emphasis on the evolving relationship between Readiness-oriented and Clinical Benefit-oriented training. The history of medical modeling and simulation is relatively contemporary, but has roots in antiquity. The Greek physician Galen, in the 1st Read More
Providing Cyber Situational Awareness on Defense Platform Networks
Modern defense platforms are at increasing risk of cyber-attack from sophisticated adversaries. These platforms do not currently provide the situational awareness necessary to identify when they are under cyber-attack, nor to detect that a constituent subsystem may be in a compromised state. Long-term improvements can be made to the security posture of these Read More
