Modeling & Simulation

When performing defense system analysis with simulation models, a great deal of time and effort is expended creating representations of real-world scenarios in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) simulation tools. However, once these models have been created and validated, analysts rarely retrieve all the knowledge and insights that the models may yield and are limited to simple explorations because they do not have the time and training to perform more complex analyses manually. Additionally, they do not have software integrated with their simulation tools to automate these analyses and retrieve all the knowledge and insights available from their models.

In the digital age, the cyber domain has become an intricate network of systems and interactions that underpin modern society. Sim2Real techniques, originally developed with notable success in domains such as robotics and autonomous driving, have gained recognition for their remarkable ability to bridge the gap between simulated environments and real-world applications. While their primary applications have thrived in these domains, their potential implications and applications within the broader cyber domain remain relatively unexplored. This article examines the emerging intersection of Sim2Real techniques and the cyber realm, exploring their challenges, potential applications, and significance in enhancing our understanding of this complex landscape.