This session positions VAST within the US Defense and Intelligence enterprise, covering feature appropriateness, certifications, and accreditations for national security environments. Leidos details architecture for cyber data analysis, mission-oriented systems for real-time multi-intelligence data capture, geo-dispersed data pipelines from edge to cloud, and blueprints supporting disconnected operations for nation-critical infrastructure. Best practices for national security deployments are shared along with emerging solutions for secure, efficient, and responsive operations.