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.

Discussion Points

• Cybersecurity-Manufacturing Intersection: Highlights the critical risks in digitized manufacturing and the need for innovative defenses.
• From Academia to National Security: Dr. Grimes discusses his path to CyManII, emphasizing partnerships and expert teams aimed at manufacturing cybersecurity.
• CyManII's Cutting-Edge Projects: Showcases groundbreaking initiatives in cybersecurity, stressing collaboration and tech advancements for resilient manufacturing.
• Transforming Cybersecurity into Advantage: CyManII links cybersecurity to energy efficiency, showing how it can become a strategic economic benefit for manufacturers.
• Building Alliances for Security: Strategic alliances with industry, academia, and labs create a robust ecosystem to tackle manufacturing cyber threats.
• Future Vision for Secure Manufacturing: Dr. Grimes envisions manufacturing and cybersecurity as inseparable, vital to a resilient national economy.

Ayna Insights is brought to you by Ayna, the premiere advisory firm in the industrial technology space that provides transformation and consulting services to its clients. The host of this episode, Nidhi Arora, is VP of Content & Marketing for Ayna

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