________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SMART and SAFE
Paris Stringfellow shares insights into CyManII ’ s work to secure and sustain American manufacturing supply chains
The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute ( CyManII ) is an inclusive national research institute with major leading research universities in cybersecurity , smart and energy-efficient manufacturing , and deep expertise in research and development , supply chains , factory automation , and workforce development .
Led by The University of Texas at San Antonio , CyManII leverages the strongest Department of Energy ( DOE ) national laboratories in the area , with Oak Ridge National Laboratory leading the nation in advanced manufacturing , Idaho National Laboratory leading in cybersecurity of industrial control systems and physical infrastructure , and Sandia National Laboratory is a national leader in supply chain management .
Funded by the DOE , CyManII aggregates the most advanced research institutions in revolutionary manufacturing , securing automation and supply chains , workforce development , and cybersecurity . The research team leverages the expertise and infrastructure needed to ensure the digital transformation that will continue to propel the US in innovative research in manufacturing for decades .
“ I never considered myself to be a cybersecurity person ,” begins Paris Stringfellow , Director of Growth and Sustainability . “ Then as I got into it , I realized that everyone comes from a different background , and now , I feel like I ’ ve found my people . My background is in industrial engineering , and I have a PhD in that discipline , which translates to extensive experience in the manufacturing sector .
10