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Data-Centric Security for a Zero Trust World
Cord3 Unity redefines information protection, anchoring security directly to the data itself. Our data-centric security architecture establishes a dynamic layer of defence around each individual data object. With DCS, data is self-describing and self-defending — it is encrypted, persistently protected, and bound to security attributes that travel with the data asset. At the point of access, these attributes are evaluated against dynamic organizational policies to enforce releasability, independent of the application or environment. Cord3’s unique On-The-Wire (OTW) enforcement architecture guarantees robust local protection alongside frictionless coalition sharing, natively supporting stringent interoperability standards, such as STANAG 4774/4778 and ACP 240. Crucially, Cord3 Unity decouples security from the underlying IT infrastructure, delivering enterprise-wide data sovereignty without requiring new management layers and ensuring that operational velocity is never compromised.
Cord3 Defence Heritage
For over 15 years, Cord3 has focused on the practical application of data-centric security. Working alongside Canadian military R&D, Cord3 developed early foundational technologies, including advanced symmetric key management and security labeling, which enabled DCS to transition into a deployable, defence-grade capability. This mission-critical background informs our approach today and demonstrates our experience in delivering flexible, scalable deployments that protect both structured and unstructured data, enabling secure, policy-driven releasability across complex operational environments.
Why We Need Another Layer Of Cyber-Defence
Information Security has traditionally followed the “Fortress” model (strong perimeter / free-flow of data inside) …and yet:
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Security breaches continue to happen (The average cost per breach is approximately $4.44 million USD).
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The insider threat is just as serious a threat (30% industry estimate).
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The need to share is just as important as the need to protect.
- Data-Centric Security is the Answer
- All trends point to borderless infrastructures.
- DCS establishes a new layer of cyber-defence around each data object.
- A single security policy gates access to information (and generates an audit record), independent of the applications used.
- DCS travels with the data.
The Operational Environment
Multi-Domain Operations Powered by the Defence Industrial Base
Strategic Layer
High-level decision making.
National command authority and long-term planning.
Operational Layer
Campaign management. Theater-wide coordination and resource allocation.
Tactical Layer
Mission execution at the edge. Real-time engagement and field operations.
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The Five Domains
Modern warfare requires seamless coordination across every dimension. Cord3 Unity ensures data remains protected as it flows between these distinct yet interconnected domains.
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Space
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Cyber
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Airforce
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Army
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Navy
Government
DC / Edge
MSISR
AWS
Secret
GCP
GDCH
Oracle
ONSR
Microsoft
Regions
AWS
Regions
GCP
Regions
Oracle
Regions
Mission-Ready Data Security
Militaries globally face the critical challenge of operating in an increasingly complex threat environment, where secure data sharing and protection are paramount. With growing cyber threats, coalition data-sharing demands, and the need to safeguard classified information across diverse domains, joint pan domain command and control requires a transformative approach to security. Cord3 offers cutting-edge data-centric security technology supported by Zero Trust. Cord3 DCS protects sensitive data at the element level, enforces access through verified clearances, and ensures seamless interoperability with FVEY and NATO allies, while fully complying with ACP 240 and STANAG 4774/4778 labeling and interoperability standards. By enabling secure, scalable, and real-time decision-making, DCS empowers defence organizations across FVEY and NATO to achieve operational agility, maintain digital sovereignty, and accelerate their Pan Domain Command and Control (PDC2) vision for a data-driven future.
Why Data-Centric Security
Data-centric security protects the data itself instead of just focusing on the infrastructure or deviceswhere the data is stored. This approach to information security management applies access,protection, and sharing controls over individual data objects. Cord3 Unity works with your existingapplications and integrates with your organization’s existing security measures, ensuring the higheststandard of protection for your devices, network, and data.
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Protecting the pipe doesn’t protect the water. Once the data flows out, you’ve lost control.
Data leaves the network
Data leaves the network
Documents shared via email or cloud storage lose all protection policies immediately.
Cloud & remote access exposure
Cloud & remote access exposure
Traditional tools can’t effectively monitor or control data across fragmented cloud environments.
Insider and partner risk
Insider and partner risk
Legitimate users with excess privileges are the biggest threat to data sovereignty.
Data leaves the network
Data leaves the network
Documents shared via email or cloud storage lose all protection policies immediately.
Cloud & remote access exposure
Cloud & remote access exposure
Traditional tools can’t effectively monitor or control data across fragmented cloud environments.
Insider and partner risk
Insider and partner risk
Legitimate users with excess privileges are the biggest threat to data sovereignty.
Information Protection Principles
Need to Know. Need to Share. Need to Inform.
Cord3 Unity balances operational security with mission effectiveness:
Need-to-Know
Access to sensitive data is limited to the smallest number of users. People only have access to the information that is essential for them to do their job. By restricting access, organizations can safeguard valuable data, reducing the risk of insider threats and data misuse.
Need-to-Share
Organizations need to be able to securely share data with both internal and external users. Laws and regulations also require organizations to share certain types of data on demand.
Need-to-Inform
Organizations have a responsibility to provide unsolicited information in response to situational awareness or public safety issues.
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Why Do We Need Another Layer Of Cyber-Defence?
Information Security has traditionally followed the “Fortress” model (strong perimeter / free-flow of data inside) …and yet:
Security breaches continue to happen (in 2024 average 4.88M USD / breach)
The insider threat is just as serious a threat (30% industry estimate)
The need-to-share just as important as need-to-protect
All trends point to border-less infrastructures