Engineers, system architects, program managers, and acquisition personnel typically debate whether it’s best to design and build a particular subsystem in-house, have it built instead by a third-party contractor, or if their program requirements can be satisfied with a COTS solution. To help customers make the correct build-or-buy decision for deployed data-at-rest (DAR) network attached storage (NAS) devices, this paper highlights key considerations that should be weighed, including encryption and certification.
Deployed Ethernet-based NAS devices enable network clients to use the DAR device as local storage. They store mission plans, maps, sensor inputs, and other classified data. The threat of losing deployed vehicles and other threats to classified data are outlined in the Data-at- Rest Encryption Series #1: Data Threats and Protection white paper.
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This paper suggests key factors for NAS device selection. However, a comprehensive analysis should encompass any additional program-specific requirements. Regardless of the factors chosen, a thorough review of COTS and building in-house approaches is crucial to determine the optimal fit for program needs.
