After announcing a major cybersecurity contract win from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Applied Dynamics International (ADI), a global leader in industrial computing and connectivity, headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, on Monday, November 1, 2021, held a discussion and thought leadership roundtable focused on cybersecurity, digital engineering and digital transformation in Michigan.
To kick off the event, ADI’s President & CEO, Scott James, discussed the importance of cybersecurity, the effect a security breach can have on businesses, and how technology jobs have and will affect the economy in the state of Michigan.
“Strong cybersecurity is vital for all businesses these days, but especially for ones like ours that deliver mission critical infrastructure. As a leader in this space, we see it as our duty to gather experts and thought leaders for events like this to raise awareness and share best practices,” said Mr. James, after the event, “We will continue our relentless focus on supporting the latest cybersecurity standards and best-practices in our products, in our organization and throughout our community.”
The keynote address from Dr. Selim Aissi, widely recognized as an industry innovator and leader, discussed the latest trends in the cybersecurity threat landscape. His comments in the roundtable included advice for effective cybersecurity preparedness, “A company having a culture of cybersecurity, making cybersecurity first message from the top is very important, awareness is extremely important,” and after discussing other steps an organization can take to improve their cybersecurity, he noted that, “A lot of companies only recognize the importance of these basic hygiene things when they get attacked.”
Dr. Aissi was followed by Paul Krutko, CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK, who commented, “Here in Michigan, we’re at a critical point in the economic future of our state, and Applied Dynamics’ achievements ..
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