NATO Request for Information: Cyberspace Deception Technologies

Background
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is seeking to identify the availability and technical capability of qualified industry sources for commercial products to provide cyberspace deception COTS solutions. Cyberspace deception technologies are a category of cybersecurity solutions that involve the deliberate deployment of fake digital assets to lure adversaries in order to obtain real-time targeted actionable intelligence, providing early warning of potential cyber security attacks, alerting organizations of unauthorized activity, and understanding whether the currently deployed security controls are effective. Deception technologies products can detect, analyze, and defend against zero-day and advanced attacks. The NCI Agency is interested in learning more about the following types of solutions: External Cloud-based solution; On-premises solution (assumed in Belgium); and a Hybrid solution.

Work Details
The Request for Information (RFI) seeks insight on commercial products to provide cyberspace deception COTS solutions and to assess the ability to use a deception solution for alternative/supporting roles such as cyber range, training, etc. Interested and eligible organizations from a NATO nation possessing the capabilities to meet the needs described herein should submit one electronic response by close of business on 15 February 2024. The response should include a cover sheet with organization details, a capability package consisting of initial assumptions, constraints, and exceptions regarding the RFI; a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) analysis of the solution; and a detailed technical response tailored specifically to NCIA’s needs. Additionally, cost details requested in the questions are not a binding offer.