The Department of Energy awarded a $2,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The project, titled "SECURING THE COAST: ASSESSING CYBERSECURITY RISKS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI", aims to form assessment teams composed of MGCCC staff and Mississippi State University (MSU) cybersecurity students to conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the coastal region. The project will also facilitate cybersecurity workshops and training sessions for local businesses, utilizing a mobile cyber awareness unit. Additionally, MSU will provide ongoing advisory support to the MGCCC project team. This cooperative agreement seeks to improve the cybersecurity posture and energy efficiency of businesses in the South Mississippi region.
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