same trouble later on,” she notes. “Already, we
We’re finding that there’s been
have seen the impact these students can have
a shift in awareness – it’s not
with interns from our own office going on to
great paying jobs.”
just IT’s problem anymore, it’s
CYBERSECURITY
BY THE NUMBERS
everyone’s problem. From making
The Economic Impacts of Cybersecurity
sure kids understand this at every
Since its inception in 2011, the RICDT has been
education level to working with
aligned with state leaders on its mission and
goals. Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), who
co-founded the Congressional Cybersecurity
Caucus, has been vocal about the importance
of building a strong cybersecurity framework in
the state.
“I am proud that Rhode Island is taking the lead
in a critical area of our security that also happens to represent a rapidly growing industry
that can provide sustainable job creation in
our state,” said Langevin, at an event announcing the establishment of RICDT. “This team’s
leaders recognize the sectors of our society
most vulnerable in cyberspace and the damages
that would most severely affect Rhode Islanders. As I have impressed upon my colleagues in
Washington, this is the sense of urgency that is
required nationwide.”
the business community, we all
have a role to play.
– Lt. John Alfred
Officer-in-Charge of the Computer Crimes
Unit for the RI State Police and leader of the
RICDT.
ing awareness higher. Working with IT security
emerging threats and ways to manage them.
By bringing more members of the community
into the fold and exposing them to training
opportunities with state and federal agencies,
a more informed public emerges that can spot
Between enhancing awareness among students
Ocean State.
with tackling cyber threats at every level.
“Our endgame is this: we want to reach the
people who are in this field and already very
passionate about it,” said Lt. Alfred. “By creating that sense of du