Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E)
We provide the expert, independent verification and validation (IV&V) needed to de-risk acquisitions and make confident, evidence-based decisions.
Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
Acquiring new technology—from complex AI platforms to critical cyber-physical systems—carries immense risk. How do you know the system is secure? How do you know it will work as promised in a real-world environment?
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Hawksbill provides the specialized Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) services that program managers depend on. We act as your trusted, independent technical partner, finding critical flaws early in the development lifecycle—shifting security and resilience "left."
Our rigorous, objective analysis provides the evidence you need to reduce risk, hold vendors accountable, and make critical "go/no-go" decisions with confidence.
Our Specialized DT&E Services
We provide comprehensive T&E expertise for all aspects of modern systems development:
Cybersecurity DT&E (Adversarial IV&V)
We act as the program's expert adversary, performing specialized penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and adversary emulation on systems during development. We find the critical vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and networks before they are fielded.
Trusted AI Test & Evaluation
We provide specialized T&E for AI-enabled systems. As part of our Trusted Mission AI framework, we test and validate models for security, robustness, bias, and ethical alignment to ensure they are reliable, safe, and perform as expected in operational scenarios.
Supply Chain Assurance
We provide expert SME support to validate your software supply chain and development processes. Our services include assessing NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) compliance, analyzing software composition (SBoM), and implementing OSCAL for automated compliance and monitoring.
Cyber-Physical & OT System T&E
We have deep expertise in testing the unique attack surfaces of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and embedded systems (like IoMT or space platforms), ensuring their resilience against specialized, high-impact threats.