NEW YORK STATE CYBERSECURITY MANUFACTURING INITIATIVES GRANT
New York State Cybersecurity Manufacturing Initiatives Grant
About The Program
Whether it’s due to industry standards, government requirements, an eye towards growth, or a desire to keep your business and client’s information protected, cybersecurity should be on the forefront of the priorities of every manufacturer.
The NYS Cybersecurity Manufacturing Initiatives Grant has been designed to help manufacturers address common cybersecurity needs and issues in a practical and understandable way through in-person assessments by professionals who specialize in working with small and medium manufacturers, as well as to provide funding assistance for both assessment and implementation projects.
Additional resources are available in the form of educational webinars and online training videos for those looking to self-assess.
Whether you’re a company of one, or a company of hundreds, the NYS Cybersecurity Manufacturing Initiatives Grant is here for your cybersecurity needs.Â
NOTE: This grant will operate in 2 phases with Phase 2 funding activating in March 2025:
- Phase 1: Cybersecurity Assessments review awarded applicants current state and identify gaps. (starts Oct 2023)
- Phase 2: Implementation/Remediation of Gaps (starts Mar 2025)
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In-person cybersecurity events
This grant also provides access to three in-person events throughout New York State. Topics will include cybersecurity awareness and implementation of effective cybersecurity practices within your organization. The planned dates and locations are as follows:
Date
Sep 19, 2023
Feb 13, 2024
May 1st, 2024
Apr 17, 2025
Location
SUNY Stony Brook (completed)
Mohawk Valley Region (completed)
Southern Tier Region (completed)
Program Offering
for the NYS Cybersecurity Manufacturing Initiatives Grant, applicants must:
- Be a manufacturer with a valid Manfacturing NAICS code and listing in Dun & Bradstreet
- Have 500 employees or less
- Upon selection, sign a contract agreement directly with a service provider approved by the grant administrator (AIM)
Expected commitments of awarded applicants
- Availability for a project scoping call or in person meeting
- Make management and IT personnel available for site visits, assessment meetings, and report presentations
- An investment of $1,500 (The remaining project costs will be covered by the grant)
Assessment Funding
Select applicants will be eligible for a grant for a personalized cybersecurity risk assessment.
Workshops
Learn how to perform a cybersecurity self-assessment based on NIST SP 800-171.
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