1. Griffiss Institute Center for Information Assurance

2. The GRIFFISS INSTITUTE The primary role of the Griffiss Institute is to advocate and facilitate the co-operation of private industry, academia and government in developing solutions to critical cyber security problems.

3. GRIFFISS INSTITUTE FACILITIES Conference Room Class Room / Lab Auditorium Lunch / Break Room

4. Mission Mission  Advance the study of the security and vulnerability of public and private information systems and infrastructures  Carry on scientific research for the purpose of developing applications useful in improving the security of such systems and infrastructures  Disseminate information on and conduct seminars, conferences, study groups and research regarding such issues.

5. Vision “Create a Center Of Excellence in Information Assurance in the Mohawk Valley”  Afford opportunities in education and training  Create an Innovation Center to foster new business in the Mohawk Valley  Work with local business forming teams to secure new sources of funding

6. Vision Become a leader in education and training in IA  Team with SU,SUNYIT, UC and MVCC to offer short courses specifically aimed at unique aspects of IA  Offer a facility to host courses related to IA for AFRL & local business leading to advanced degrees  Bring in companies and institutions form across the nation to offer relevant & specialized courses  New Horizons, SI government Solutions, etc.  Secure funding to enable new courses and provide follow up activities (example: Project Advance & HS program)  Bring together local talent to create new programs and courses for education and training (example: “Identity Theft”)  Facilitate symposia, conferences and workshops (AFRL, Local Business, Professional Organizations, Information Institute, etc)

7. Vision Create an Innovation Center to foster new business in the Mohawk Valley  Build new facility to serve as a “Business and Technology Incubator”  Work with local business forming teams to secure new sources of funding

8. Resources  Facilities – Existing GI facility + building expansion  Talent – Available from AFRL, local business, local colleges and universities  Technology – Mature technology available from AFRL for transfer to commercial development, DHS, law enforcement, state and local government agencies, etc.

9. Contact Information Bill Wolf Executive Direct0r 725 Daedalian Dr. Rome NY 13441 (315) 838 1698 wwolf@griffissinstitute.org Regan Johnson Office Manager 153 Brooks Rd. Rome NY 13441 (315) 338 0393 reganj@mvedge.ogr