Blind Tiger received a Department of Defense OTA award to deliver dynamic cellular protection for convoy operations traversing hostile and unknown wireless environments. The effort focused on rapid, self-configuring control-plane security that can move with the mission—without relying on indiscriminate RF denial.
Operational Problem
Convoys move through rapidly changing RF conditions and infrastructure—urban canyons, rural coverage gaps, and mixed network deployments. Wireless threats can include unvetted devices near the route, cellular-triggered threats, and opportunistic exploitation of the commercial environment. Effective protection must adapt quickly, stay compliant, and preserve communications needed for the mission.
What “Dynamic Protection” Means
- Rapid survey of the local cellular environment to establish safe operating baselines
- Policy enforcement at the network layer to manage unknown devices near the Area of Interest
- Selective outcomes without blanket disruption of lawful services
Design Principles
The OTA effort reinforced Blind Tiger’s core approach: standards-compliant cellular signaling, no payload access, and a privacy-preserving model. These principles support deployments where collateral disruption is unacceptable and where integrated reporting to C2 and mission systems is required.