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MICHIGAN MEANS SUCCESS more than 123,000 engineers in the state— 3 Michigan has developed a robust cybersecurity the most in the nation. Through strategic community focused on connecting the interests partnerships between educational institutions, of the cyber, automotive, defense and aerospace government, and private industry, Michigan is industries. Michigan’s Cybersecurity Initiative leading the nation in preparing the workforce is the world’s first comprehensive state-level for careers in cybersecurity. approach to cyber, improving the state’s • Pinckney Community Schools in Michigan is defenses and fostering rapidly growing cyber the first school district in the nation to create talent and business environments. an institute aimed at addressing the rising • Michigan ranks third for cybersecurity need for people certified to address cyber- growth potential according to Business crime. The institute provides educational and Facilities’ 13th annual rankings report.1 certification opportunities for high school and • Key Department of Defense R&D and college students, and tech professionals. procurement facilities are located in Michigan • SAE Michigan CyberAuto Challenge pairs to support developing dual-use technologies high school students with professionals to that have both commercial automotive and participate in virtual hacking exercises to military applications. develop auto and cyber specific talent as • The tech industry in Michigan added13,160 well as mitigate risk in cyber automotive jobs in 2017, which is third only to development. and Texas.2 • The Michigan Statewide Educational Network (MISEN) has brought 10 gigabit capability COMMITMENT TO to Michigan intermediate school districts. Overall, Michigan has more than 55 Managed by , MISEN will independent universities and colleges, 28 have the ability to purchase consortia- community colleges, and 15 public universities. based services leveraging economies of More than 6,600 engineers graduate from scale, consolidating services, and driving Michigan universities annually, for a total of down technology costs. Utilization of this

1 https://businessfacilities.com/2017/07/business-facilities- 13th-annual-rankingsreport 3 https://e.economicmodeling.com/ 2 www.cyberstates.org analyst/?t=2LYQW#h=9Q7rW&page=occupation_table www.michiganbusiness org network will give instructors the tools and designed to help cybersecurity professionals funds needed to train K–12 students in high prepare for real-world situations and has demand careers including technology and expanded the pool of available cybersecurity cybersecurity, and assist in building a cyber- workers in Michigan (and beyond).5 ready talent pipeline. • The has five • Michigan is home to the CyberTruck installations to the Challenge, the first program of its kind in the and is able to conduct first-class cyber country. The event brings college students, training exercises in a secure environment. U.S. Military Academy cadets, academics, and • A critical component to swift cyber response professionals to southeast Michigan for two is the Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps. days of classroom instruction and two days Announced in 2013, Cyber Civilian Corp is of hands-on activities. The vehicles involved a group of dedicated volunteers with a include semi-trucks and military vehicles mission to work with government, private used to detect improvised explosive devices. sector, and educational institutions around Through this challenge, student are able to the state to provide rapid response in the test theories on real-world information. event of a declared state of emergency due to a cyber event. ACCESS TO TALENT • Michigan State Police’s Cyber Command As of 2016, there were nearly 140,000 people Center investigates cyber crime incidents working in Michigan’s IT and cybersecurity throughout Michigan and plays a critical industry, more than half of whom are in the role in providing investigative support in the 4041-170923 Detroit region.4 Continually building upon this seizure, acquisition, and analysis of digital workforce is a priority not only throughout the evidence including digital device forensic state’s educational ecosystem but also through examinations for the law enforcement Dedicated to shared economic a variety of programs and initiatives. community. success, the MEDC promotes the state’s assets and opportunities • The Michigan Cyber Range, powered by that support business investment Merit, offers a platform for cyber exercises, Michigan has the resources, talent, and community vitality. The product testing, and digital forensics, and and infrastructure to help cybersecurity MEDC’s business assistance programs and services connect more than 40 professional certifications based business thrive. To find out how you can companies with people, resources, on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity be a part of Michigan’s success story, partners, and access to capital. Education (NICE) framework. This training is visit www.michiganbusiness.org.

www.michiganbusiness org 4 Emsi Inc., 2017. 5 www.merit.edu/cyberrange