Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association Invites Cyber Nonprofit to Raise Cyber Risk Awareness at Conference
Denver, CO, February 03, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Cyber Institute spoke to leaders of manufacturing from across the state about cybersecurity threats to manufacturing at CAMA’s (Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Associtations’s) annual member conference hosted this year by their Southern Chapter in Pueblo Colorado. CAMA has become increasingly concerned about cybersecurity as recent federal regulations require companies contracting with the government to comply with federal law.
Colorado is home to one of the nation’s biggest defense industrial-base companies and federal agencies with CAMA members holding the largest number of federal contracts. Manufacturers are increasingly being targeted not just by traditional malicious actors such as hackers and cyber-criminals, but also by competing companies and nations engaged in corporate espionage. Motivations range from money and revenge to competitive advantage and strategic disruption. Manufacturing was the 2nd most targeted industry for cyber attacks in 2015. More than 9 in 10 manufacturers cite cybersecurity concerns, up 44% from 2013. The Director of National Intelligence James Clapper stated that “Industrial control system (ICS), involving (SCADA) systems and distributed control systems (DCS), are increasingly the target of attacks.”
The Cyber Institute helped members understand the threat landscape to their industrial base and provided CAMA members with free resources from national groups such as the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Beaurue of Investigation, National Institute of Standards of Technology, National Defense Industrial Association, Cyber Institute and local groups such as University of Colorado and Pueblo Community College to help educate, defend against threats, and comply with regulations.
About Cyber Institute
The nonprofit staff have specialized knowledge and experience innovating workforce development and hold dual positions in academia and the Cyber Institute. They help reduce barriers to cybersecurity and STEM-related careers by advancing traditional and non-traditional pathways, for women and minorities in particular. By increasing access to education, employment, and workforce development, those they serve can have greater opportunities for self-determination and self-reliance. For more information, reach them at info@cyber-institute.org and find us at https://www.cyber-institute.org.
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Taylor Rodriguez Vance
Executive Director
1312 17th Street, Suite 551
Denver, CO 80202
800-282-1659 or 719-629-7768
Colorado is home to one of the nation’s biggest defense industrial-base companies and federal agencies with CAMA members holding the largest number of federal contracts. Manufacturers are increasingly being targeted not just by traditional malicious actors such as hackers and cyber-criminals, but also by competing companies and nations engaged in corporate espionage. Motivations range from money and revenge to competitive advantage and strategic disruption. Manufacturing was the 2nd most targeted industry for cyber attacks in 2015. More than 9 in 10 manufacturers cite cybersecurity concerns, up 44% from 2013. The Director of National Intelligence James Clapper stated that “Industrial control system (ICS), involving (SCADA) systems and distributed control systems (DCS), are increasingly the target of attacks.”
The Cyber Institute helped members understand the threat landscape to their industrial base and provided CAMA members with free resources from national groups such as the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Beaurue of Investigation, National Institute of Standards of Technology, National Defense Industrial Association, Cyber Institute and local groups such as University of Colorado and Pueblo Community College to help educate, defend against threats, and comply with regulations.
About Cyber Institute
The nonprofit staff have specialized knowledge and experience innovating workforce development and hold dual positions in academia and the Cyber Institute. They help reduce barriers to cybersecurity and STEM-related careers by advancing traditional and non-traditional pathways, for women and minorities in particular. By increasing access to education, employment, and workforce development, those they serve can have greater opportunities for self-determination and self-reliance. For more information, reach them at info@cyber-institute.org and find us at https://www.cyber-institute.org.
Contact
Taylor Rodriguez Vance
Executive Director
1312 17th Street, Suite 551
Denver, CO 80202
800-282-1659 or 719-629-7768
Contact
Cyber Institute
Taylor Vance
800-357-8315
www.cyber-institute.org
Taylor Vance
800-357-8315
www.cyber-institute.org
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