WASHINGTON, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE:RTN) is partnering with the Kogod Cybersecurity
Governance Center at American University in Washington, D.C., to promote good governance
in the preparation for, prevention and detection of, and response
to cybersecurity breaches in cybersecurity research and
education.
"Raytheon Company is a strong advocate for effective and
substantive strategies for cybersecurity governance," said
Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon
Intelligence, Information and Services. "Teaming with academia
is foundational to governance and thoughtful preparation. The KCGC
is the right fit, as both of our organizations understand the
global interdependence of cyber threats and the importance of
strong defenses."
KCGC focuses on management, leadership and governance issues
faced by corporate board members, C-level executives and IT
leadership. It conducts collaborative, objective, multidisciplinary
research related to cybersecurity governance and enterprise cyber
risk management across business, legal, public and policy
disciplines.
"Raytheon understands complex cyber challenges and the value of
investing in research and education to further cybersecurity
expertise and capabilities," said William
DeLone, executive director, KCGC, and Kogod Eminent
Professor of Information Technology. "We greatly appreciate
Raytheon's support and value its ongoing collaboration."
Raytheon provided initial funding to American University's newly launched KCGC as part
of its ongoing commitment to good governance in cybersecurity.
Wajsgras will join KCGC's research advisory committee and
contribute expertise to the center's workshops, symposia, research
and educational programing.
About American University
American University is a leader in
global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout
the United States and nearly 140
countries. Located in Washington,
D.C., the university provides opportunities for academic
excellence, public service, and internships in the nation's capital
and around the world. The Kogod School of Business has been a
leader in the D.C. business community for 60 years and is
accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of
achievement for a business school worldwide.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23
billion and 61,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration, C5I™ products and services,
sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80
countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. Visit us at www.raytheon.com
and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.
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University
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Acosta
202.885.5935
acosta@american.edu
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