Metadata Classification Solution for Defence

sath65
Aug 31
2 min read

Client

Defence – Classified Program

Challenge

Defence agencies are responsible for managing vast repositories of highly classified information. Current metadata tagging and classification processes are largely manual, leading to:

Inconsistent application of Defence classification policies across documents and data repositories.
High analyst workload and resource drain in applying metadata at scale.
Reduced discoverability and slower retrieval of sensitive information under role-based access models.
Increased compliance risk due to human error in classification processes.

A solution was required to introduce automation without compromising the security and sovereignty of Defence data.

Azooa’s Proposed Solution

On-Prem LLM Deployment

Azooa proposed a large language model (LLM) deployed fully on-premise within Defence’s secure environment. This ensures that sensitive and classified data never leaves the air-gapped Defence network.

Automated Metadata Classification

The solution design included:

Automated metadata extraction from structured and unstructured Defence data.
Classification mapping to Defence standards (e.g., PROTECTED, SECRET, TOP SECRET).
Embedded policy engine incorporating Defence’s Information Security Manual (ISM) and project-specific business rules.

Human-in-the-Loop Validation

Recognising the mission-critical context, the proposal included a human-in-the-loop assurance model:

Analysts could review and override model outputs.
Feedback loops would allow the LLM to continuously improve classification accuracy.

Security and Integration

The classification engine was designed to integrate with Defence’s document repositories and access control systems, enabling:

Automated metadata-driven role-based access enforcement.
Enhanced search and retrieval for classified records.
Comprehensive audit logs for compliance and assurance.

Anticipated Benefits

If implemented, Defence would achieve:

Consistent and accurate metadata tagging, reducing the risk of misclassification.
Reduced analyst workload, freeing resources for higher-value intelligence and operations.
Improved compliance and auditability, aligned with ISM and Defence security frameworks.
Secure AI enablement, with a sovereign, on-premise model that never exposes data outside classified environments.

Why Azooa

Azooa brings deep expertise in Defence ICT, AI integration, and classified system delivery. By proposing an on-premise LLM-powered metadata classification solution, Azooa demonstrates how Defence can safely adopt AI to improve efficiency, security, and operational readiness.

Azooa – Secure AI solutions for Defence’s most complex challenges.