November 1-3, 2017Broadmoor Hotel
Speakers include Gen Petraeus, MennyBarzilay, Suma Nallapati, Ron Ross (NIST), Dale Drew (Level3), Jim O’Conner (1871) and others.
Marketing blitz begins this week. Event website created.
National Cyber Symposium
Schedule features talks, interactive sessions (CCL) and intentional receptions.
The best ideas, speakers and innovations in cybersecurity and blockchain technology
Envisioned by Governor John Hickenlooper
“We are thrilled with the progress of the National Cybersecurity…we look forward to continued work with our partners…as we develop our city’s reputation as a national leader in the area of cybersecurity.”
-COS Mayor John Suthers
"As our country and state face looming challenges in cybersecurity, we need to ensure that (we) are as prepared as possible... The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) will ensure that Colorado is the center for carrying out this mission.”
-Gov. John Hickenlooper EDUCATIONGOVERNMENT / MILITARY
INDUSTRY
A N E C O S Y S T E M F O R C Y B E R I N N O VAT I O N A N D S E C U R I T Y
Exponential Impact/JOB CREATION
NCC/ (Cyber Institute)PUBLIC POLICY, Training INNOVATION Think Tank
UCCS/ “CREW”Cyber Research, Education, and WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Three Pillars of the NCC
“Make Colorado a stronger hub for the cyber industry and the commercialization of cyber technology.” 24-33.5-1901(1)(e)
“Conduct training, inspections, and operational exercises…. Interstate sharing of information for cybersecurity….And establish a public policy think tank…..” 24-33.5-1901(2)(e); 1904(1)(d);
“Establish and expand cyber high education programs and establish needed cyber education and training laboratories…..Establish secure environment for R&D, testing and evaluation….” 24-33.5-1904(1); 1905
16-1453 Colorado Cybersecurity, 2016Kent Lambert
Provide cybersecurity leadership, services, training and community for public officials, executives, and
the workforce.
Proposed mission:
Public Policy, Training and Innovation Think Tank
Provide world class Research, Education, and Cyber Facilities that develops the best cybersecurity
workforce in the nation.
Proposed CREW mission:
Cyber Research, Education and Workforce Development
Lead Institution
Accelerating Cyber and Security technologies, job creation
& human potential.
EXi mission:
Accelerating Cyber Industry and Technology
TO CONSIDER ….
Colorado Film Commission offers a 20% rebate for money spent in state for films
shot in Colorado. How much more could an EXPONENTIAL company that relocates to
Colorado generate in the long term?
What if Colorado and Colorado Springs became a model for incentivizing successful,
innovative entrepreneurs?
Necessity in order to become a best-in-class organization
Estimated cost 1-2M
Longer Term:Cyber lab
Need use cases and global funnel
State & Regional Funding
• Louisiana - $107 million• Idaho - $90 million• Georgia - $50 million• Virginia - $22 million• Colorado - $8 million (core & shell)
Vance BrownMission, Strategy,
Evangelism
Jenifer FurdaSales & Marketing,
Events, Training, Sponsorships
April TrinkleAdmin, HR, Facilities,
Accounting
Our team:
Gen. Ed AndersonThe “General”
Operations, Military Liaison, Development
Dr. Mary GraftWorkforce Development, UCCS
Liaison, Training Courses and Certifications