Automation Alley and Oakland University to open DOE-funded Cybersecurity Center - 2023 - School of Engineering and Computer Science - News - OU Magazine - Oakland University
Summary
Train cybersecurity professionals on how to establish strong protections to prevent bad actors from taking advantage of systems for industrial espionage, intellectual property theft, IP leakage, or even production sabotage. It will provide education, training, and research opportunities to help them predict, detect, and repair cyber-attacks for grid and energy infrastructures.The establishment of a Cybersecurity Center at Oakland University will build upon the momentum we are creating regarding research, curriculum, and community outreach around cybersecurity, added Marouane Kessentini, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Oakland University. We believe in the power of partnering with academia and industry to enable research opportunities that lead to a more secure energy system in the U.S. and also contribute to the development of our workforce.For more information, or to inquire about how your company can get involved, visit www.automationalley.com/initiatives/cybersecurity-center.ABOUT AUTOMATION ALLEYAutomation Alley is a nonprofit technology business association and Digital Transformation Insight Center focused on driving the growth and success of businesses in Michigan and beyond through innovation and automation. With a global outlook and a regional focus, we foster a vibrant community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through opportunities for collaboration and learning. This rich campus atmosphere is complete with residence halls, Greek life, Division I athletics and more than 250 student groups that lend to the total college experience.