Semi-automated wrapping of defenses (SAWD) for cyber command and control

In this paper we introduce SAWD, a semi-automated approach for wrapping dynamic and moving target cyber defenses for cyber command and control operations. SAWD provides an interactive user interface that enables the intuitive description (either explicitly or by example) of the requirements, pre-conditions, and steps for defense installation, configuration, and operation in multiple operational environments. The defense wrapping produces a semantic representation of the defense, as well as the code necessary to manage the defense, which enables its seamless on demand deployment and control across multiple operating systems. SAWD is a collaborative effort between Florida Institute of Technology, Raytheon BBN Technologies, and Air Force Research Laboratory.