On-the-wire architecture
Seamless Security. No User Disruption. No Application Changes
Security should not slow down operations or force users to change how they work.
Cord3 Unity’s On-the-Wire (OTW) architecture delivers powerful Data-Centric Security transparently, allowing personnel to continue using their existing applications, workflows, and devices while protection happens automatically in the background.
- Users don’t need new software.
- Applications don’t need to be modified.
- Operations continue — securely.
What “On-the-Wire” Means
Cord3 Unity protects data as it moves across the network, not inside individual applications.
The platform operates as a stateless, zero-management proxy layer positioned between users and the systems they already use. As data travels across the network:
- Traffic is intercepted at the protocol layer
- Sensitive data elements are identified
- Data is encrypted and security labels are applied
- Policies are enforced before access is granted
All of this happens in real time, without altering the application itself.
A Seamless User Experience
rom the user’s perspective, nothing changes.
Personnel continue to:
- Open and save files
- Send and receive emails
- Share information with mission partners
- Use collaboration and communication tools
There are no additional steps, no encryption buttons, and no behavior changes required. Security is automatic and invisible.
This eliminates training overhead while ensuring consistent protection across the organization.
No Rip-and-Replace Required
Cord3 Unity is designed to work within existing environments.
The OTW architecture supports:
- Legacy systems
- Modern cloud and hybrid environments
- Cross-domain and segmented networks
- Coalition and partner systems
Because security is applied in transit, organizations avoid costly application rewrites or infrastructure overhauls.
Protocol-Level Intercepts for Complete Coverage
Different applications communicate using different network protocols. Cord3 Unity uses specialized protocol intercepts to ensure protection across diverse data flows.
This enables security enforcement for:
- File transfers
- Email traffic
- Web-based applications
- Collaboration platforms
- Custom or mission-specific systems
By operating at the protocol layer, Cord3 Unity ensures that data is protected regardless of the application generating it.
Stateless, Zero-Management Design
Cord3 Unity’s OTW components function as stateless security appliances, which means:
- No persistent data is stored in the security layer
- There is minimal administrative overhead
- Deployment and scaling are simplified
- High availability architectures are easy to implement
This design supports resilient operations in both centralized and distributed mission environments.
Security Without Application Trust
Traditional security models rely on trusting applications or endpoint software. Cord3 Unity takes a different approach.
With OTW architecture:
- Applications never handle encryption keys
- Users cannot bypass protection through local actions
- Security is enforced independently of endpoints
- Policies remain effective even if systems are compromised
Protection is tied to the data and policy, not the application.
Built for Mission Agility
Because Cord3 Unity operates transparently:
- New systems can be integrated quickly
- Coalition partners can be onboarded without software deployment
- Policy changes take effect immediately
- Operations continue without interruption
This makes OTW architecture ideal for dynamic, multi-domain defence environments where flexibility and speed are critical.
Invisible to Users. Uncompromising for Security.
Cord3 Unity’s On-the-Wire architecture delivers:
- Seamless user experience
- Full compatibility with existing applications
- Zero client software requirements
- Real-time policy enforcement
- Persistent, data-level protection