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ARES CLOUDMDF · INNOVATION DIRECTIVE
Security & compliance

Built zero-trust, authorized for the mission.

Security is the platform, not a feature. Every request is authenticated, authorized and logged; every dataset is encrypted; and every workspace is isolated by default.

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Zero-trust core

No implicit trust between services. Mutual TLS, short-lived tokens and per-request policy checks throughout.

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Encryption everywhere

TLS 1.3 in transit and AES-256 at rest with envelope keys managed in an HSM-backed key service.

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Immutable audit

Every access and change is written to a tamper-evident, exportable audit log with full attribution.

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Strong identity

CAC/PIV, federated SSO and attribute-based access control with automated SCIM lifecycle.

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Tenant isolation

Mission workspaces are logically isolated with per-workspace keys, roles and network policy.

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Continuous monitoring

Runtime threat detection, anomaly alerting and 24/7 defensive telemetry across the estate.

Authorizations

Assessed, authorized, and continuously re-verified

Ares Cloud operates under an MDF Authority to Operate and inherits controls from an accredited hosting boundary.

IL5Authorized impact level
ATOMDF Authority to Operate
FIPS 140Validated cryptography
24/7Defensive monitoring
Found a security issue? Responsible disclosure goes to the MDF Innovation Directive product security team at security@ares.mdf.mil. Please do not include classified detail in the initial report.

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