Cloud & Infra

Secure cloud & defense infrastructure

Articles on GovCloud, zero-trust architecture, air-gapped deployments, post-quantum cryptography and defense cloud infrastructure.

Defense cloud infrastructure must meet security requirements that commercial public cloud does not satisfy by default: data sovereignty, air-gap capability, zero-trust network access, and CNSA 2.0 cryptographic standards for classified workloads. Articles here cover what secure cloud infrastructure looks like in practice for defense organizations — from architecture decisions and compliance migration paths to quantum-resistant cryptography and container orchestration in air-gapped environments.

8 articles in this topic, drawn from secure-cloud.

air-gapped deployment
Air-Gapped Deployments for Defense Software: Challenges and Best Practices
Air-gapped systems are physically isolated from public networks. Deploying and maintaining software in these environments requires a different engineering approach.
May 11, 2026 7 min read
Kubernetes security defense
Kubernetes Hardening for Defense Workloads: CIS Benchmarks and NSA Guidelines
Running containerized workloads in defense requires hardening Kubernetes beyond defaults. Here's how to apply NSA/CISA Kubernetes hardening guidance in practice.
May 11, 2026 7 min read
multi-cloud defence
Multi-Cloud Strategy for Defence: Avoiding Vendor Lock-In in Military Systems
Relying on a single cloud provider creates strategic risk for defence systems. Here's how multi-cloud architecture reduces dependency while maintaining security compliance.
May 11, 2026 7 min read
post-quantum cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography for Defense: CNSA 2.0 Guide
NSA's CNSA 2.0 mandates post-quantum algorithms for national security systems by 2030. Here's what defence software vendors need to know and implement now.
May 11, 2026 5 min read
secrets management defense
Secrets Management in Defense CI/CD Pipelines: Vault, HSM, and Key Rotation
Certificates, API keys, and encryption keys must be managed securely in defense CI/CD without ever appearing in plaintext. Here's how secrets management works at scale.
May 11, 2026 7 min read
sovereign cloud defence
Sovereign Cloud for Defence: EU Alternatives to US Hyperscalers
Dependence on US cloud providers creates sovereignty risks for European defence organisations. Here's how EU sovereign cloud options compare for defence workloads.
May 11, 2026 6 min read
zero trust military
Zero-Trust Architecture for Military Networks: Principles and Implementation
Zero-trust assumes no implicit trust — every request is verified. Here's how zero-trust principles are applied in defense network and cloud architecture.
May 11, 2026 6 min read
GovCloud defense
GovCloud Architecture for Defense: Azure Government vs AWS GovCloud
Choosing a cloud platform for defense workloads means evaluating compliance, data residency, and support for classified workloads. Azure Gov vs AWS GovCloud compared.
May 6, 2026 8 min read

Articles tagged "Secure Cloud & Defense Infrastructure" are written by Corvus Intelligence engineers who build defense software for NATO and government organizations. About the team →

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What is a sovereign cloud for defense use cases?

A sovereign cloud is a cloud environment whose data, operators, encryption keys, and legal jurisdiction remain under national control. For defense workloads it typically means in-country data centers, cleared personnel, and isolation from foreign hyperscaler control planes so classified data stays subject only to domestic law.

+How does multi-cloud differ from hybrid cloud for military programs?

Multi-cloud means running workloads across two or more public providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OVHcloud) to avoid lock-in and meet redundancy requirements. Hybrid cloud combines on-premises or tactical edge infrastructure with public cloud. Defense programs often need both: hybrid for classification boundaries and multi-cloud for resilience.

+Why is Kubernetes the default orchestrator for modern defense platforms?

Kubernetes abstracts compute, networking, and storage so the same workload can run on a hyperscaler, an on-prem cluster, or a ruggedized edge node. For defense that portability is critical because mission systems must move between classified enclaves, coalition clouds, and disconnected field deployments without rewriting application code.

+What does air-gapped deployment mean and when is it required?

An air-gapped deployment runs with no physical or logical connection to the public internet. It is required for systems handling classified data, weapons-system telemetry, or operations in denied environments. Software is delivered via signed offline bundles and updates flow through a controlled diode or sneakernet process.

+How do you deliver continuous updates to an air-gapped Kubernetes cluster?

You build an internal registry mirror, sign every container image and Helm chart, and ship updates as offline OCI bundles validated by SBOM and provenance attestations. A break-glass GitOps controller inside the enclave reconciles the bundle so the cluster stays current without ever reaching out to the public internet.