The Army needs a more secure, cost-effective, and mission-flexible solution for secure remote access, OSINT, and cyber operations. Kasm Technologies is an alternative to the Army Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in key areas:
1. Better Security (Zero Trust & OSINT Safe)
?? AVD leaves a footprint—Persistent desktops increase cyber risk and OSINT attribution exposure.
? Kasm runs ephemeral, isolated sessions—No persistent data, no tracking, and no malware risks.
2. Lower Cost, Fewer Resources
?? AVD requires heavy Azure infrastructure—Drives up compute, storage, and licensing costs.
? Kasm is lightweight—Uses less bandwidth, storage, and compute power, cutting costs significantly.
3. Works Anywhere—Even Air-Gapped
?? AVD is cloud-dependent—Not ideal for SIPR, NIPR, tactical, or disconnected ops.
? Kasm works on-prem, in hybrid clouds, and in fully air-gapped environments—Ideal for Army Cyber (ARCYBER) and INSCOM missions.
4. Built for OSINT & Cyber Operations
?? AVD lacks native OSINT protections—Analysts risk fingerprinting, tracking, and malware exposure.
? Kasm enables secure, managed-attribution research—Analysts can safely conduct OSINT, cyber threat intelligence, and secure document analysis.