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Aiken Projects Have Regional Impact

Tuesday’s groundbreaking for two projects at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) will be felt across South Carolina and Georgia. The South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) is building a 26,000 square foot Cyber Integration Center (CIC) next to the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative. The CIC will include a student-run Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC). Regional was a word heard often during the groundbreaking ceremony. Speakers told attendees the work done at CIC will benefit both South Carolina and Georgia. “In leveraging the power and proximity with a centralized location, bridging

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Multimillion $ project underway at USCA

Leaders from education, local, state, and federal government, along with the military, gathered at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) to kick off the largest investment by the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) since World War II. The SCNG Cyber Integration Center will be a 26,000 square foot building for cyber defense activities. It will also host training, education, and applied research to support national security. There will also be a Student Readiness Center to provide USCA students mentorships and real-world experience while supporting training for two SCNG units.

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Groundbreaking for $30 Million CSRA Cyber Center

The South Carolina National Guard (SCNG), in partnership with the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA), will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new $30-million Cyber Integration Center on the university’s campus on Tuesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. The state-of-the-art center, slated to break ground adjacent to Savannah River National Laboratory’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative on the university’s campus and near Fort Eisenhower and other regional cybersecurity assets, will serve as an ecosystem for cybersecurity experts in private, government and academic sectors and include space for classes, training areas, and operational and administrative

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Putting STEM into action for Augusta’s future

One of Augusta’s selling points is the burgeoning Cyber industry and the development of high-paying jobs in the CSRA. Both buildings of the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center were abuzz with students learning about the ever-growing field of cybersecurity. Cyber Georgia STEMfest brought together 100 students from elementary schools in Georgia and South Carolina. The bi-annual event is a partnership of the Cyber Fusion Innovation Center and the Georgia Cyber Center with sponsors Parsons, Booz Allen Hamilton, SRS Community Reuse Organization, and SteelGate, LLC. Armond Rouillard, SteelGate’s Chief Operating

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Business Institute to Enhance Success Strategies

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its annual Business Institute on Thursday, May 1. The two-hour programs run monthly through August. The goal is to help business owners or employees learn new techniques and processes to run their business. “Because some businesses, it’s really just one person running the show, and they have to wear lots of hats, and so this is an opportunity at a low cost for them to get at least something that they can use,” Ivana Beckworth, the Chamber’s Programs and Events Director,

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Best of Tech Tips: Where did your marketing email go?

Editor’s Note: Email marketing is big business even for a small business. The 411 on the loss of marketing emails bears repeating. Your future growth may depend upon it. About 80% of small and midsized businesses say that email marketing is their most important online tool for customer retention, but what if the email goes to spam or is lost in cyberspace? Here is what you need to know about DMARC. Managed Nerds owner Sharon Martin has the 411. Having a better understanding of DMARC can save your business time

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Bringing Together Women in Technology

HACK Augusta is holding an event targeting what is still an underrepresented community in the technology workforce. The Women in Tech meetup wants to create a supportive and empowering community for women in technology. It will be held April 16 in theClubhou.se in the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. The hosts are Sarah Matta, with HACK Augusta, and Lexie Irvine, Ecosystem Builder with theClubhou.se. “We have it once a month, and it mostly came about from me speaking at the inaugural 2025 Tech Talk Augusta event and standing out

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Cyber Security Protection for Small Business

Cybersecurity has become a leading concern for individuals and businesses of all sizes. The Small Business Administration (SBA) says cyber-attacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars every year, with businesses being a prime target. The SBA website has a page devoted to helping small businesses protect their company. “Small businesses in particular may lack the means to protect their digital systems,” warns the SBA. “Surveys have shown that many small businesses feel vulnerable to a cyberattack. Many small businesses cannot afford professional IT solutions. They may also lack time

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Considering Cyber Insurance? Here are Some Things to Think About

Over the years, business owners have become accustomed to purchasing various types of insurance from disaster coverage to general liabilities to help protect their business operations. However, the continued shift to digital operations has brought with it new vulnerabilities that businesses need to address. In 2024 the average cost of a data breach reached a record high of about $4.9 million. While implementing strong cybersecurity measures is the first and most important step to protecting a business’s online operations, cyber insurance could be the next step. Cyber Insurance: What does

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Stop! Do Not Enter the Impostor Portal

Almost half of all cyberattacks target small businesses. Here is what you need to know to save your business time and money. The bad guys keep getting smarter at creating portals that do more than send you down a rabbit hole. Here is the 411 on spotting suspicious links, safeguarding passwords, and protecting your business. Click here.

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