How can transforming cybersecurity from a cost center into a strategic profit booster revolutionize the U.S. manufacturing industry?
In this episode of The Titanium Economy, Nidhi Arora talks with Dr. Howard Grimes, CEO of CyManII, about transforming cybersecurity from a manufacturing cost center into a profit driver. Dr. Grimes highlights the need for cybersecurity innovations that boost energy efficiency and cut production costs. He discusses the vulnerabilities in digitized manufacturing and CyManII's role in protecting the U.S. sector from cyber threats, especially from nation-state actors. CyManII’s projects are geared toward securing the "titanium economy" and strengthening both national and economic security.
Dr. Howard Grimes leads CyManII, a U.S. Department of Energy-funded institute focused on cybersecurity in manufacturing. With 25+ years in research program leadership, Dr. Grimes has held key roles at institutions like UT San Antonio and Idaho National Laboratory. His work at CyManII aims to make cybersecurity a strategic advantage, enhance energy efficiency, and defend U.S. manufacturing against modern cyber threats.
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