Griffiss Institute

Center for Information Assurance
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About Us 
 
The Griffiss Institute was established in 2002 as an independent 501(c)(3) entity governed by a Board of Directors.  The primary role of the GI is to advocate and facilitate the co-operation of private industry, academia and government in developing solutions to critical cyber security problems.  Another prime role is to build upon technologies under development at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Information Directorate to further strengthen the security of our nation's cyber infrastructure.
 
By partnering AFRL with private industry and academia the Griffiss Institute is able to facilitate and grow the technology base of the Upstate NY region. We are focused on providing an environment conducive to the growth of technology and ideas by creating a collaborative research environment accessible to AFRL, local business and academia with the expressed goals of fostering research leading to new solutions in information assurance and spinning out new business opportunities.
 
 
Our Mission
  • 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 inthe 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, 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 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 "Bluetooth Vulerabilities" courses).
  • Facilitate symposia, conferences and workshops (AFRL, Local Business, Professional Organizations, Information Institute, Etc.)

"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.
    • Embeded personnel at AFRL/RI to assist in tech transfer.
  • Work with local business forming teams to secure new sources of funding.