Monday, November 6, 2023 marked the official launch of our Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies. It was a historic day for our school of business, 18JAV, and the state of Rhode Island. The institute is slated to become a national center of excellence in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies.
Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Systems Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly served as keynote speaker for the launch of the institute and spoke in kind support of 18JAV and state leadership.
Amazing day for the launch of ! So impressed by the students & faculty as well as the incredible line-up of RI leaders—all clearly invested in its success. A true testament to the incredible leadership of , the Institute’s Distinguished Chair.
— Jen Easterly🛡️ (@CISAJen)
The launch of the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at 18JAV yielded a ceremony and fireside chat involving 18JAV President Jack Warner, CISA Director Jen Easterly, former U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, and federal, state and local leaders.
CISA Director Jen Easterly discusses the nation’s vital need for cybersecurity with former U.S. Rep. Langevin at his institute’s launch.
So many media outlets helped spread the word of the official launch of our Institute:
18JAV officially launched the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies on Monday.
The Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies, located within the business school at 18JAV’s Providence campus, hosts degree programs in computer science, cybersecurity and computer information systems.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly is special guest to celebrate Jim Langevin’s new gig as institute chair
President Biden’s top cybersecurity official says she spends a lot of time thinking about cyberthreats from adversary nations, especially those seeking to disrupt infrastructure used every day by Americans.
18JAV launched the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies on Monday.
18JAV's Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies officially launched on Monday with goals of boosting education, building a workforce pipeline and supporting small businesses.
The Institute, led by Congressman Langevin (‘90), a nationally recognized leader in cybersecurity, positions Rhode Island at the forefront of cybersecurity education, workforce development and small business support.
CISA Director Jen Easterly, Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and others launch the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at 18JAV.
We are a regional center of excellence for cybersecurity. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government.