CyberHawaii is an information sharing and analysis non-profit organization committed to developing and enhancing Hawaii’s cybersecurity capabilities. The organization is working to build a community that manages and mitigates cyber risk through various methods, including the sharing of information in a secure enclave via the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), a threat sharing platform, as well as encouraging cyber hygiene best practices.
CyberHawaii is also committed to developing and accelerating educational and workforce opportunities for students via pathways from high school to two- and four- year cyber degrees. This includes early college credits to incentivize a running start to college and then the workplace.
As an affiliate of CyberUSA, CyberHawaii was founded in late 2016 with seven founding state members — Maryland, California, Texas, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Colorado. CyberUSA is chaired by former Governor Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of Homeland Security. CyberHawaii will mirror the national mission, which focuses on cyber education, innovation, and threat identification and mitigation.
Board of Directors
Jodi Ito, Chair
University of Hawai’i
Edward Ontai, Vice Chair
DataHouse
Vassilis Syrmos, Vice Chair
University of Hawai’i System
Matt Freeman, Secretary
Hawaiian Telcom
Ryan Field, Treasurer
American Savings Bank
Membership
CyberHawaii is a dues paying organization comprised of the Executive Committee Members, General Members, Strategic Government Partners, and Affiliate Organizations. Events will include high-level briefings and discussions, executive committee meetings, general member meetings, hands-on practical workshops and webinars, support for educational programs and cyber exercises, and an annual conference with support from University of Hawaii, Hawaii Business Roundtable and CyberUSA.
