Protected Core Networking: An Architectural Approach to Secure and Flexible Communications.

Protected core networking (PCN) is a con- cept intended to be used to implement a flexible transport infrastructure that supports future mil- itary operations based on network enabled capa- bility (NEC). PCN is based on creating a loose coupling between information domains and the transport infrastructure, and focusing on the provision of high service availability, also in high-threat environments. This architectural approach highlights a number of emerging and novel concepts where research and development is needed to properly support NEC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]