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Mission-critical code can't wait for manual security patches. Automate the defence.
In defence, software failures aren't measured in lost revenue. They're measured in operational risk. A 2016 GAO report revealed that the US nuclear command-and-control system coordinating ICBMs still ran on 1970s IBM Series/1 hardware using 8-inch floppy disks, with replacement parts so obsolete they had to be sourced from museums and eBay.1 The system wasn't fully decommissioned until 2019. Meanwhile, nation-state adversaries are actively exploiting software supply chains: the SolarWinds breach showed just how deep that vulnerability runs.
Battlefield communications, intelligence platforms, logistics systems. They all run on code that's harder to maintain every year and a bigger target every day.
72h
avg CVE patch time
40+
supported stacks
100%
audit trail coverage
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Harden the software supply chain
Nation-state adversaries exploit known vulnerabilities in outdated dependencies. Bosun continuously scans and upgrades dependency trees, closing the window between CVE disclosure and patch deployment from weeks to hours.
02
Maintain operational readiness during modernisation
Defence systems don't get downtime windows. Bosun's incremental, CI-validated approach means upgrades like Java 8 to 21 or legacy .NET to modern .NET happen progressively. Systems stay mission-capable throughout. No big-bang cutover, no service interruption.
03
Reduce dependence on scarce cleared developers
Security-cleared engineers are among the hardest roles to fill. Bosun automates the routine work of dependency management, test generation, and framework migration, so cleared developers can focus on mission-specific logic instead of maintenance.
04
Accelerate Authority to Operate
Every outdated dependency is a finding that delays ATO. Bosun systematically eliminates these, generating documentation and test evidence along the way.
1 GAO Report GAO-16-468, 2016
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