Technology Advancement Center (TAC)

JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 MISI has a new name: Technology Advancement Center (TAC) | Read the full press release for more details about the new branding, DreamPort's new name, our continued mission as a nonprofit, and more: businesswire.com/news/home/2023…

Cyber Saturday is leveling up with new hands-on activities! Students can explore workshops, escape rooms, capture-the-flag challenges, and more, designed to make cybersecurity fun and accessible. Register now: hubs.la/Q03YRvm90 #CyberSaturday #CyberEducation #STEM

Happy Holidays from TAC! As we reflect on the year, we’re grateful for the partners, collaborators, and community members who make our work possible. Thank you for being part of a shared mission built on connection, collaboration, and progress.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for TAC’s Holiday Breakfast Social! We appreciate each of you and look forward to continuing to connect, collaborate, and grow in the year ahead. #HolidaySocial #CommunityEngagement

Connect with the cybersecurity community through TAC’s Corporate Partner Program. Access premier events, speaking opportunities, and strategic sponsorships. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03YRnpy0 #Cybersecurity #CorporatePartnership

Prepare students for real-world OT cybersecurity. See how TAC partnered with West Virginia University to advance cybersecurity education and workforce development: hubs.la/Q03Yb1TX0 Explore partnership opportunities: hubs.la/Q03Yb4wz0 #CybersecurityEducation

Make a philanthropic investment that strengthens critical infrastructure and showcases your cybersecurity leadership. Partner with TAC to help shape the future of national cyber defense: hubs.la/Q03Yb1Pc0 #Cybersecurity #CorporatePartnership #Philanthropy

TAC’s Holiday Breakfast Social is next week, December 18! Join us for a festive morning with a breakfast buffet, hot coffee, and conversations with friends across our community. This event is free to attend, register today: hubs.la/Q03XsPpX0 #HolidaySocial #CyberCommunity

Cyber Saturday returns January 17! Students in 5th–12th grade and their guardians are invited to TheLink in Columbia, MD for a FREE day of hands-on cyber learning. Register today: hubs.la/Q03XsL6r0 #CyberSaturday #CyberSkills #CyberYouth #STEMEducation

The TAC Corporate Partner Program empowers organizations with benefits that amplify their impact, visibility, and engagement, while making an impact that truly matters. Learn more and download the program brochure: hubs.la/Q03XsDKP0 #Cybersecurity #CyberDefense

Join us on December 18, 8:00–10:30 AM at TheLink for our Holiday Breakfast Social. Bring a Toys for Tots donation and help the U.S. Marine Corps bring smiles to children this season. Let’s celebrate together and give back! Register here: hubs.la/Q03Wqvr-0 #ToysForTots

We’re proud to strengthen the cyber workforce through our partnership with WVU. WVU will now offer TAC’s accredited OT Bootcamp, our hands-on, 5 day program that builds real-world OT cybersecurity skills across all CI sectors. #Cybersecurity #WorkforceDevelopment

Join us on December 18 from 8:00–10:30 AM at TheLink for our Holiday Breakfast Social! Enjoy a festive breakfast and bring a Toys for Tots donation to help spread joy this season. Free Registration: hubs.la/Q03VD94n0 #ToysForTots #CyberCommunity #HolidayEvent

Hands-on training builds real cyber defenders. Steve Hutchinson explains how practical labs strengthen skills for protecting OT and IT environments. Read more: hubs.la/Q03VD04P0 #Cybersecurity #HandsOnTraining #CyberDefense #OperationalTechnology #WorkforceDevelopment

This Veteran’s Day, TAC proudly salutes the men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment protects not only our nation but also the freedoms we hold dear. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonoringOurHeroes #ServiceAndSacrifice

Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. Thank you to all Marines, past and present, for your dedication and service to our nation. 🇺🇸 #MarineCorpsBirthday #USMC #HonorCourageCommitment #SemperFi #ThankYouForYourService #TACSupports

Protect the Nation’s Rail Systems Join TAC’s Defend The Railroad, Feb 10–11, 2026, in Columbia, MD. Collaborate with rail, government, and industry leaders to strengthen cybersecurity. Get your pass: hubs.la/Q03Q_vTz0 #Cybersecurity #RailSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure

We’re proud to welcome Lockheed Martin! As a global leader in aerospace and defense, they bring expertise in cybersecurity, innovation, and workforce development. Become a Corporate Partner: hubs.la/Q03Q_mPx0 #Cybersecurity #Innovation #CriticalInfrastructure #OTSecurity

Welcome Carolyn Hayward-Williams! Director of the Office of Railroad Systems & Technology, FRA, Carolyn joins Defend The Railroad 2026! Submit a proposal to shape rail cybersecurity: hubs.la/Q03Q_jjL0 #Cybersecurity #RailSecurity

Bureau Veritas Joins Defend The Railroad 2026! Bureau Veritas helps organizations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. Join the mission to protect critical rail systems: hubs.la/Q03Q_lW20 #Cybersecurity #RailSecurity #DefendTheRailroad2026 #Sponsor

October was a big month at TAC! We hosted the NCF Education Summit, advanced OT security, launched our Partner Program, and announced our first DTR 2026 sponsors. Read more: hubs.la/Q03QpQw90 #Cybersecurity #OTSecurity #WorkforceDevelopment