By Lauren Williams
Apr 27, 2021
After Defense Department employees moved to remote work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOD faced a sharp spike in cyberattacks against its networks. To fight back, the Defense Information Systems Agency responded by ramping up its Cloud-Based Internet Isolation solution.
With CBII, users’ internet browsing sessions are transferred from traditional desktop browsers to a secure, isolated cloud-platform, isolating potential malicious code and content and separating the threat from direct connections to DOD networks, according to a DISA fact sheet. Essentially, it reduces endpoint attacks and bandwidth demands at the same time.
“CBII has been that solution that enables mission partners to solve their bandwidth constraints, especially in response to mass telework due to COVID-19,” Laurel Lashley, DISA’s CBII program manager, said. “For mission partners who are operating in low-bandwidth, high-latency environments, CBII has been the
Executive Deputy Director
What he does: Leads DISA’s operations, focusing on delivering efficient and effective IT services to warfighters.
Laurel Lashley
Program Manager, Cloud-Based Internet Isolation Program
What she does: Leads the program that creates an air gap between the potential vulnerabilities of internet activity and DOD networks. DISA moved CBII from a pilot to production with the ultimate goal of migrating all DOD users to the solution, beginning with the 1.5 million users who are scheduled for migration by the end of fiscal 2021.
Steve Wallace
Systems Innovation Scientist, Emerging Technology Directorate
What he does: Leads a team that is developing innovative solutions to meet the technical challenges facing warfighters, including cybersecurity, telework capabilities and identity management.
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