Cybersecurity for Mil & Defence Tech
We protect defence technologies from development to scaling. Our products and methodologies are built on approaches that have already proven effective in Gov & Defence Tech.
Cybersecurity Challenges in Mil & Defence Tech
A compromise can have consequences far beyond the business
In Defence Tech, digital systems stand not for abstract data but for people, equipment, and real operations. A vulnerability or the compromise of specialized software, an endpoint device, or an account can open access to sensitive information related to users, systems, and how they are deployed. In a full-scale war, the leak of such information can create not only financial or reputational risks but also a direct threat to people's safety.
You must protect the whole system, not just the product
Defence infrastructure includes specialized software, endpoint devices, firmware, server and cloud infrastructure, APIs, communication channels, and internal and specialized networks. The compromise of any of these components can become a path to other parts of the system. Environments where different access levels and different data types operate together are especially critical.
Sensitive information can be spread across the entire infrastructure
Technical documentation, source code, configurations, user data, and information about production, supply, partners, and how systems are used can be stored in different environments and be accessible to different categories of users. A single compromised account or a misconfigured service can become the start of a compromise chain.
A closed network alone does not guarantee security
Specialized and isolated networks add a layer of protection but do not eliminate risk. They can be reached through endpoint devices, administrator accounts, external services, remote-access channels, or the supply chain. That is why it is important to check not only what is visible from the internet but also how the internal connections, access, and trusted components of the system are built.
The product evolves faster than security processes
Defence Tech teams work in an environment where new requirements, field experience, and technical solutions appear constantly. New versions of software, firmware, and infrastructure can ship faster than the team can fully verify their security. If security is only involved right before a release, a contract, or an audit, a large share of risks surfaces too late.
The external perimeter changes along with the product
New domains, subdomains, APIs, servers, test and staging environments, cloud resources, and external services appear as the company grows. Some of them may remain without proper control or be forgotten after a project ends. For an attacker, such assets often become the easiest entry point.
An attack may not start where the most valuable data is
The compromise of corporate email, a developer's laptop, a contractor's account, or a test environment can be the first step toward access to far more sensitive systems. For defence-tech it is critical to understand not only which assets need protection but also which path an attacker could potentially take to reach them.
Cybersecurity becomes a condition of trust
For government customers, international partners, defence-tech funds, and large companies, what matters is not only that the product works but also how controlled its development and protection are. A security audit, a penetration test, mature access processes, and a confirmed level of protection are increasingly becoming part of due diligence, procurement, and entry into international markets.
Not every defence-tech team has its own security function
A company may have a strong team of engineers, product, and hardware specialists but no dedicated security engineer or CISO. At the same time, security requirements arise as early as the stage when the product is still being developed but already works with sensitive information or is used by real users.
Why A42
- A Gov & Defence Tech approach. Our products and AI Pentest are built on methodologies and approaches used to protect Gov & Defence Tech that have already proven effective.
- Security adapted to the pace of Defence Tech. We help embed security into your existing development and release processes without turning cybersecurity into a blocker for the product.
- Protection across the entire product lifecycle. From code and architecture analysis to testing of the external perimeter, infrastructure, and regular vulnerability checks.
- Efficient results instead of formal reports. We don't stop at a list of vulnerabilities: we determine their potential impact, confirm critical findings, and set remediation priorities.
- Enterprise-grade security without an enterprise budget. A42 develops products that automate a large part of security testing and make a high level of protection affordable for teams of any size.
- An external security partner instead of a full in-house security team. We can cover a specific task — an audit, a pentest, or monitoring — or gradually build the full cybersecurity cycle together with your team.
- Preparation for international scaling. We help assess your actual level of protection and prepare the technical foundation for the requirements of enterprise clients, investors, and international partners.
Cybersecurity Products and Services for Mil & Defence Tech
Building cybersecurity
We embed cybersecurity into the development lifecycle — from architecture and threat modeling to code review, testing, and release. For defence-tech this is especially important where the product combines conventional software, AI components, APIs, and other technology layers.
We comprehensively assess the current state of cybersecurity: infrastructure, architecture, processes, development practices, and the level of cyber maturity. As a result, the team receives not just a list of problems but a prioritized roadmap for fixing them.
We help build access control for critical resources: repositories, CI/CD, cloud environments, administrative systems, and internal infrastructure. We apply the principle of least privilege, RBAC, PAM, Access Reviews, and Joiner–Mover–Leaver processes.
We assess the architecture, configurations, access, logging, and security posture of AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and private clouds. We identify insecure configurations and help close risks before they become an entry point.
We train teams to recognize and respond correctly to typical attack scenarios: phishing, social engineering, account compromise, and other techniques that can be used to gain access to defence technologies.
Continuous cybersecurity monitoring
AI-powered penetration testing with proven efficiency in Gov & Defence Tech. 130+ specialized AI agents work in parallel under the supervision of an experienced pentester, checking web applications, APIs, and infrastructure. The result is enterprise-grade testing in four working days and a report with confirmed vulnerabilities and proof-of-concept.
A platform continuously monitors the external attack surface: domains, subdomains, IP addresses and internet-facing services. The platform helps discover new assets, vulnerabilities, and data leaks that may remain invisible to the internal team.
Static analysis of source code following the OWASP WSTG methodology. We check the entire codebase in minutes, detecting typical vulnerabilities and secrets before the product reaches production. It runs more than 200 automated checks.
We test web applications, APIs, servers, network infrastructure, corporate systems, and cloud environments. We determine not only technical vulnerabilities but also their potential business impact, so the team can focus on the risks that need attention first.
Compliance with industry standards and requirements
A42 Governance, Risk & Compliance Platform
Coming soonA single system for assessing cybersecurity, managing risks, and monitoring compliance. It helps link the provisions of standards to real technical and organizational measures.
FAQ
Does A42 work with Mil & Defence Tech and dual-use companies?
Yes. A42's approach is designed for teams that build technology products for Gov & Defence Tech, including software, web applications, APIs, and other digital infrastructure.
Can you check not only a web application but the product's entire digital infrastructure?
Yes. Depending on the task, we can assess web applications, APIs, servers, network infrastructure, cloud environments, source code, and the external attack surface.
We don't have a CISO or a separate cybersecurity team. Can we work with A42?
Of course. A42 can act as an external security partner and cover exactly the scope of tasks the company needs at its current stage — from a first security audit to regular testing and monitoring.
Can A42's results be used for an investor's or partner's due diligence?
Yes. A42's AI Pentest provides a structured report with confirmed vulnerabilities and recommendations, and the service itself is positioned for security due diligence, compliance, and enterprise deals.
Does A42 help prepare for international cybersecurity requirements?
Yes. We assess the actual state of protection and help identify the gaps and priorities for further development, in line with the security and compliance requirements the company needs to meet.
How much do A42's services for Mil & Defence Tech cost?
The cost depends on the scale of the product, the infrastructure, and the specific task. We can start with a single service — for example, a security audit, AI Pentest, or external perimeter monitoring — and scale the work according to the team's needs.