“Indiana has moved from talking about cybersecurity to doing cybersecurity.”
LTC Ernest Wong, Director of Research, Army Cyber Institute
Indiana’s cybersecurity industry is helping to secure both public and private networks worldwide. Indiana’s cybersecurity ecosystem begins with cutting-edge technology from our world class universities and projects innovation to the marketplace through a streamlined process of technology transfer. A state-wide network of co-working spaces, accelerators, and incubators coupled with tools, incentives, and investments from the State create a fertile and enthusiastic culture for entrepreneurship that feeds worldwide market. Indiana is at the perfect convergence point of talent, culture, work ethic, and incentives that truly make it the cyber crossroads of America.
Indiana is a state of collaboration. While others are trying to figure out how to bring stakeholders to the table, Indiana has built coalitions across government, military, and industry to take a holistic approach to cybersecurity. Indiana is unique with our State level cybersecurity advisory council, complex training at unique venues, cross industry information sharing, and a focus on cybersecurity economic development. Indiana is known for its expertise in cybersecurity law and governance, cybersecurity in SCADA/ICS, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure/services. Other areas of excellence include training, medical devices, agriculture and more. Collaboration is our keystone to excellence.