LEGISLATIVE BRIEF
CYBERSECURE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING A powerful partnership between UTSA, the Department of Energy and leading industry experts to combat escalating cyber threats targeting Texas’ manufacturers. FUNDING REQUEST (Ongoing-No Increase) $2,500,000 per year; $5,00,000 per biennium
Overview UTSA, in partnership with the Department of Energy-funded Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) and in coordination with the National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC), aims to be a national epicenter for research, innovation and workforce development for cyber-resilient supply chains. UTSA and CyManII have leveraged the $111 million in combined federal and member investment to create specific programming and training for Texas’ small and medium advanced manufacturers. NSCC’s direct pipeline to the Defense Industrial Base Sector will also help provide Texas businesses with the tools needed to meet new federal cybersecurity requirements and lead to resilient and secure supply chains.
The Challenge The U.S faces rising vulnerabilities in supply chains that must be addressed to ensure our economic security in the face of threats such as pandemics, disasters, war, cyberattacks and the rise of more technologically advanced adversaries. Strengthening and securing supply chains is a top priority for our nation, and UTSA is poised to lead Texas businesses to pivot toward resilient supply chain management. For manufacturers to grow and adapt to the changing economy and cyber-attacks, we must provide training and educational development for Texas’s growing workforce.
The Impact UTSA has leveraged CyManII to offer small and medium Texas businesses the necessary technological innovations and training to compete and thrive by operating resilient supply chains. This positions Texas manufacturers and businesses to substantially increase their volume and capture emerging national and global markets demanding secure management of complex supply chains. Introducing CyManII as an impartial and expert supplier of new innovations to the Texas business ecosystem is helping Texas companies leapfrog over competitors into new markets. CyManII is accelerating training and strategic collaborations that safeguard installations and transportation assets operated by U.S. public- and private-sector partners.
For More Information Jason Hassay UTSA Government Relations o: 210.458.5102 m: 512.413.9598 jason.hassay@utsa.edu Albert Carrisalez UTSA Government Relations o: 210.458.5138 m: 210.452.7557 albert.carrisalez@utsa.edu Updated December 3, 2024