Blake-Philips was formed in 2016 by a core staff of cyber defense experts from the former Network Attack Characterization Modeling and Simulation Testbed (NACMAST) in Bowling Green, KY. The Bowling Green NACMAST was started in 2007 for the purpose of providing Computer Network Defense (CND) services to the United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The Bowling Green office, under the auspices of a larger parent corporation, completed a rigorous certification and accreditation process in order to become an ARL enclave. As part of its mandate, the NACMAST provided 24/7 intrusion detection monitoring and analysis of over 40 Department of Defense (DoD) networks including the National Defense University, the Army Material Command, and the Defense Technical Information Center. This service to the DoD included real time cyber event reporting, deep packet and historical traffic analysis, construction and installation of network sensor hardware and software, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and all aspects of incident response and remediation. In support of the DoD mission, Blake-Philips personnel have participated in various classified and sensitive cyber defense research and development projects, as well as provided real-time network defense for large-scale joint military exercises. The Blake-Philips team has private sector experience in the areas of telemedicine and telehealth, by building and maintaining secure data transmission and storage systems for medical provider networks in accordance with HIPPA standards. Blake-Phillips personnel also prepared a nationwide telemedicine vulnerability assessment under the auspices of HHS and DHS. Team members also have experience with the development and implementation of technology systems for human accountability during disaster relief efforts. Additionally, Blake-PhilipsÂ’ personnel had previously been involved with developing technology to identify and track hazardous materials shipments throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Other private sector experience comes in the form of Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) and Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) implementation and monitoring, physical and cyber penetration testing, incident response, cyber and physical security consulting, security assessments, counterintelligence program planning, and security policy/procedure development and training. Past and current private sector customers include universities, advanced manufacturing facilities, private think tanks, major utilities, and centers for research and development.
