Arkansas remains a “national rally point for cyber defense” and is making great strides in the field, and Lee Watson, founder and CEO of Forge Institute in Little Rock, wants to help keep it that way. Watson and his team…
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Forge Institute Names Nickels as First Chief of Staff
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Forge Institute, a national leader in cybersecurity based in Little Rock, announced Aug. 10, that Air Force veteran Wes Nickels has been named the organization’s first Chief of Staff. His new position will allow him to continue his commitment…
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Arkansas Leans Hard into the Multibillion Dollar Cybersecurity Industry
by Lee Watsonby Lee WatsonIn March, the Arkansas Office of Skills Development (OSD) awarded Forge Institute $1.67 million over three years to use as scholarships for tuition for Arkansans who meet the training requirements. This funding was part of $8 million in grants announced…
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Why Arkansas Is Set to Be a National Rally-Point for Cyber Defense
by Lee Watsonby Lee WatsonIn the summer of 1962, an ambitious businessman named Sam Walton opened his first retail store in Rogers, Arkansas. Of course, this act of entrepreneurship set into motion a number of positive things for the Natural State, the most famous…
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Forge Institute Launches Cybersecurity Program for Small Businesses
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffForge Institute of Little Rock has launched a new program designed to give small and mid-sized businesses valuable cyber and information security guidance. The unique program, “Ask a CISO,” makes available a variety of experts and security leaders to answer…
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UA Little Rock, UAPB Partner with Forge, Acxiom on Major Cyber Initiative
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and the Forge Institute announced Wednesday a collaboration to establish the Consortium for Cyber Innovation (CCI) to develop and align cyber education, and grow applied research…
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Arkansas Electric Co-op Amps Up Cyber Defense with Forge Institute
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn light of recent high-profile cyber attacks across the nation, the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is taking proactive measures to protect its digital network and power resources. AECC believes recent cyber attacks prove that the United States’ power grid could…
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Little Rock’s Forge Institute Works with National Guard Bureau for Data Science Training
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock’s Forge Institute provided a one-day training seminar, “Data Science for Executives,” to senior leaders at the National Guard Bureau’s Professional Education Center (PEC), located on Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, the nonprofit announced. “Our team spent the…
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Governor Announces New Arkansas Cyber Security Council
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the formation of the Arkansas Cyber Advisory Council (ACAC), intended to identify and manage the risk of cyberattacks and enhance the response to those threats for the state. The council consists of 12 members representing…
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Cassat Joins Forge Institute as VP of Sales, Business Development
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTaylor Cassat has joined the Forge Institute has its new vice president of sales and business development. In this role, Cassat will develop and grow partner relationships for the cybersecurity-focused organization. He will also develop sales strategies and increase awareness…