• Advance the study of the security and vulnerability of public and private information systems and infrastructures.
• Facilitate 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.

Our 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.

"Become a leader in education and training in Information Assurance"

• Team with SU, SUNY-IT, 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 and local business leading to advanced degrees.
• Bring in companies and institutions from across the nation to offer relevant and specialized courses.
• 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" and "Blue tooth Vulnerabilities" courses).
• Facilitate symposia, conferences and workshops (AFRL, Local Business, Professional Organizations, Information Institute, Etc.)
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"Create an Innovation Center to foster new Business in the Mohawk Valley"

• Provide the facilities and infrastructure to serve as a "Business and Technology Incubator".
• Enter into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with AFRL/RI.
• Embedded personnel at AFRL/RI to assist in tech transfer.
• Work with local business forming teams to secure new sources of funding.