US Defense Information Systems Protection Agency is exploring blockchain

US Defense Information Defense Information Systems Agency (SOME) began to study the principles of the operated blockchain and is ready to interact with firms, working in this industry.

The agency reported, that conducts market research, To better understand blockchain capabilities, how and to solve what tasks this technology can be applied. Having studied its potential, DISA can create a new BAAS product (Blockchain-as-a-Service, "Blockchain as a service") For use in their systems.

To begin with, the agency is ready to consider available industry products and solutions, with which the scalable closed blockchain in the environment of electronic computing machines can test (computer). 

Head of Disa Innovation Department Sherry Falcon (Sherri Sokol) declared interest in blockchain last year. According to her, The agency considers the possibility of using safe, scalable and flexible technology, which will allow managing data and resources, And also track them in the infrastructure of the US Department of Defense.

The intention of DISA to study the potential of the blockchain does not yet talk about that, that it will launch its own solution. However, such studies can identify practical options for using blockchain in the US government apparatus. Firms, Those who want to advise DISA on this issue, should respond to the request of the department before 10 November.

Recall, that in May the US Department of Defense has concluded an agreement with Simba Chain on the development of a blockchain basis to protect the confidential data of research developments. Besides, Last month, US lawmakers submitted a bill, which can legalize smart contracts and storage of data in the blockchain.