Defense Unicorns provides an open-source software delivery platform that enables the rapid deployment of mission-critical applications for the Department of Defense. Their Airgap App Store offers a centralized repository of pre-approved software, facilitating secure and compliant access to essential tools while accelerating Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Cybersecurity
- Defense Tech
- Developer Tools
- Enterprise Software
- Software Only
Funding
Raised to date
$35.5MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Founders
Product
Problem
The Department of Defense (DoD) faces challenges in rapidly deploying and updating mission-critical software applications in diverse and often disconnected environments. Traditional software delivery methods can be slow, insecure, and non-compliant with stringent DoD regulations, hindering mission effectiveness.
Solution
Defense Unicorns offers a unified DevSecOps platform and air-gapped application store designed to accelerate the delivery of secure, compliant software to the DoD. The platform, built around the Unicorn Delivery System (UDS), enables continuous and rapid deployment of applications to any environment, regardless of connectivity. The Airgap App Store provides a centralized repository of pre-approved and hardened software, streamlining the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and ensuring mission operators have access to the tools they need, when they need them. By simplifying and securing the software delivery pipeline, Defense Unicorns empowers the DoD to adapt quickly to evolving mission needs and maintain a competitive advantage.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes DoD mission operators, software developers, and cybersecurity professionals seeking to accelerate and secure the deployment of mission-critical applications in complex environments.
Features
- Airgap App Store: A centralized repository of pre-vetted, mission-ready applications.
- Unicorn Delivery System (UDS): A portable and secure DevSecOps platform for continuous software delivery.
- Automated ATO Acceleration: Streamlines compliance and reduces the time required to achieve Authority to Operate.
- Domain-Agnostic Deployment: Supports software delivery across diverse DoD systems and domains, including environments with limited connectivity.
- Open-Source Foundation: Built on open-source principles for transparency, extensibility, and community collaboration.
- Support for Navy, Air Force, Army, and Space Force Missions: Tailored solutions to meet the unique software deployment needs of each branch.