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Platform One

Platform One (P1) is a DevSecOps platform managed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). It provides a set of standardized tools, services, and infrastructure to support the secure development and deployment of software within DoD environments. P1 is commonly used by DoD teams and approved contractors to meet compliance requirements across various classification levels.

Game Warden integrates with P1, enabling access to DoD-approved tooling for secure software development, including key solutions such as Big Bang (a pre-configured Kubernetes platform) and Iron Bank (a hardened container image repository).

P1 components

Big Bang is the DoD-approved Kubernetes-based architecture that underpins both the Game Warden platform and the applications it hosts. It embodies Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, using immutable code to provision and manage DoD-compliant infrastructure.

Because Big Bang adheres to strict security and compliance standards, applications deployed within it are eligible for an associated Authority to Operate (ATO). All containers deployed by the Game Warden team into the Kubernetes cluster must conform to Big Bang protocols and configurations.

Iron Bank is Platform One’s hardened container image repository. It stores containerized images that have been security-hardened and scanned to align with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Containers sourced from Iron Bank are approved for deployment within Game Warden and other DoD environments, supporting secure, consistent, and compliant software delivery.

Party Bus is another secure DevSecOps platform offered within the Platform One ecosystem. It is similar in scope to Game Warden, with comparable capabilities for deploying software to DoD-authorized environments. Both platforms leverage P1 infrastructure, though they may serve different mission partners or deployment workflows.

Access P1

To access P1 and its associated tooling, you must first establish a P1 SSO account for secure authentication. See Create a P1 SSO account for setup instructions.

FAQs

How are Game Warden and P1 related from an infrastructure perspective?

Although Game Warden's infrastructure and platform are independently managed and distinct from P1, we maintain several key integration points through P1 services:

  1. Shared Tech Stack – Game Warden incorporates components of the P1-approved Big Bang stack within our own platform architecture, aligning with DoD security and deployment standards.
  2. Network Access – We connect to the DoD network via the P1-managed Cloud Native Access Point (CNAP), which provides our IP space and enables the use of a .mil domain.
  3. Federated Authentication – Game Warden federates with the P1-managed Single Sign-On (SSO) solution to support Common Access Card (CAC) authentication for secure user access.

These integration points allow Game Warden to maintain DoD compliance while operating as a standalone platform.

When transitioning from P1 to Game Warden, can we perform QA testing during the migration?

Yes. Customers performing a direct lift-and-shift from P1 to Game Warden will have the opportunity to validate functionality within both the developing (DEV) and staging (STG) environments prior to production (PRD) deployment.