Priya Patel
TLDR:
– UAlbany is using $1.25 million in federal funding on a new Cybersecurity Incident Response Studio.
– The initiative will bring cyber and crisis management researchers together to support training and simulation exercises for public, private, and non-profit sector partners.
UAlbany is taking steps to address the growing threat of cyber-attacks by investing $1.25 million in federal funding to establish a Cybersecurity Incident Response Studio (CREST). The center aims to simulate cyber-attacks, keep up with evolving tactics used by attackers, and provide decision-makers with opportunities to practice response strategies.
The initiative will bring together experts in cyber and crisis management from various disciplines to support training and simulation exercises for public, private, and non-profit sector partners. The training, which will include simulations on virtual reality headsets, is particularly geared towards smaller organizations, businesses, and non-profits, as society becomes increasingly reliant on technology.
By drawing on expertise from across the campus, including digital forensics at the business school, UAlbany hopes to equip individuals and organizations with the necessary skills and insights to defend against cyber threats and mitigate their impact. With cyber-attacks posing a significant risk to individuals, businesses, and government agencies, the establishment of CREST represents a proactive approach towards enhancing cybersecurity and safeguarding national security.
