Northrop Grumman, NEC Corp. cooperate on cyber security project

Northrop Grumman Corp. entered into a collaboration on Monday with NEC Corp. to deliver the Japan-Cyber Operations Research, Training and Experimentation (J-CORTEX) system.

The system is a private, cloud-based cyber range that quickly and effectively emulates customer environments for the purpose of testing and training. It provides rapid implementation of complex and competitive cyber exercises for training customer network defense personnel in a safe, simulated environment closely emulating a client’s unique computer and network enterprise. The exercises can safely include both attack and defense factors as well as security tests. Additionally, the system can create multiple testing environments with hundreds or thousands of machines in just a few hours.

“Northrop Grumman is committed to building trusted partnerships with the Japanese government,” Jack Dorsett, Northrop Grumman-Japan CEO, said. “Cyber represents one of our core capabilities and we are delighted to work with NEC and Mitsubishi Corporation to deploy a leading-edge solution for cyber operations research, training and experimentation.”

J-CORTEX also serves as an educational and research environment to develop the latest tools and defenses to protect systems and networks from cyber attackers.

“We are grateful to collaborate with Northrop Grumman, who has rich experience in cybersecurity globally,” Kazuhiko Shiraishi, general manager of the National Security Solutions Division at NEC, said. “Through this collaboration, NEC will enhance our ability to provide cyber training and help ensure the security of customers in Japan.”