BAE
BAE Systems is a leading global company that designs, develops, manufactures, and supports advanced defense, aerospace, and security solutions. With a focus on innovation, they help safeguard nations, protect people, and secure critical information and infrastructure.
What They Do
- Defense: Design, develop, and manufacture advanced combat vehicles, artillery systems, and munitions
- Aerospace: Create cutting-edge solutions for hybrid and all-electric aircraft
- Security: Develop protection systems and manage the operation of munitions facilities
- Information Technology: Build and support complex IT systems for critical missions
- Intelligence: Deliver support and service solutions for intelligence and surveillance platforms
Who They Work With
BAE Systems collaborates closely with customers, governments, and local partners worldwide. These partnerships support the design, development, and lifecycle management of systems—ensuring effectiveness and readiness for today and tomorrow.
What Their Products and Services Do
BAE Systems’ innovations are built to:
- Protect national security and save lives
- Secure critical infrastructure and sensitive data
- Maximise the effectiveness of current and future crewed platforms
- Enable seamless data sharing and system interoperability
Project Goal(s)
The goal of this engagement was to perform a Cyber Governance and Assurance review for acquired entities within the BAE Air Sector. The objective was to assess their cybersecurity maturity and recommend steps to align with BAE’s Cyber Standards.
Contributions
Key contributions included the review and assessment of:
- Pre-Acquisition Maturity Assessments
- Asset Identification (all assets and critical assets)
- Risk and Controls Assessments
- System Security Plans (SSP)
- Security Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM)
- Entity architecture diagrams – current state (“as-is”) and future state (“to-be”)
Technologies & Frameworks
- Microsoft Office 365
- Confluence
Outcomes
Delivered actionable recommendations to enhance cyber maturity and support integration into BAE’s Cyber Governance framework.