Enhancing Cybersecurity for U.S. Defense Suppliers
Over 2 years, we achieved
Engagements
via outreach and education
Workshops, webinars, consultations
across Alabama and online
Improvement in Cybersecurity compliance
among participating firms
Reduced costs
for small businesses
National Institute of Standards and Technology
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Defense
Director of OOE
Data Scientist
Cybersecurity Information Technologist
Research Assistant (me)
Data sorting and analysis
Customer project management
Marketing content development
Customer experience research
Small to mid-sized U.S. firms are at greater risk of non-compliance
cost of data breach
business closure time
lack cybersecurity resources
employees
The OOE was granted a $500,000 budget to distribute among investment costs, market acceptance strategies, business buy-ins, compliance control complexity education, and policy implementation.
The Outcome
I learned the value of building bridges and fostering relationships with communities and organizations that I never thought I'd have the opportunity to engage with.
This experience opened my mind to a new perspective on collaboration and growth, something I would take with me to Mentor Graphics soon after.
Steve Lessmann
Owner / President of Signalink, Inc.
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