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5G Signature Tracking Mitigation via Cyber Deception

In short: As military and government personnel increasingly rely on commercial mobile networks, the management of digital signatures has become a critical operational concern.

Excerpt from the official topic description. Read the full solicitation before deciding to apply.

AgencyDepartment of War (DoD) · OSD
ProgramSBIR
PhaseBOTH
Topic numberOSW26BZ06-NV028
Solicitation26.BZ
Release dateSep 2, 2026
Open dateSep 23, 2026
Close dateOct 21, 2026
Status on SBIR.govOpen
DSIP statusOpen
CMMC level (DSIP)Level 2 (Self)

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Full description (from SBIR.gov)

As military and government personnel increasingly rely on commercial mobile networks, the management of digital signatures has become a critical operational concern. Accessing foreign mobile phone networks exposes individuals and organizations to surveillance and espionage threats due to their "digital exhaust", the metadata required to operate on a cellular network (e.g., credentials, location data, device IDs). Adversaries can leverage this data to track daily routines, identify deviations indicating special events (e.g., VIP visits or mission preparation), and map sensitive facilities based on cell phone concentration or periods of inactivity.

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