Cybersecurity needed for Michigan’s Mobility Industry

🚗🔒 Driving the Future: Your Role in Advanced Mobility and Cybersecurity 🚀

The shift toward automated technologies in vehicles is making software a more critical component than hardware. With trends like connected vehicles and shared transportation on the rise, cybersecurity is now a cornerstone of the advanced mobility and electrification space.

💡 Here’s some exciting news:
In partnership with the American Center for Mobility, the U.S. Department of Energy recently granted a Michigan-based cybersecurity company $7 million to create infrastructure that protects the electric grid from cyber-attacks targeting electric vehicles and charging stations.

🌟 Why Michigan Matters:

• Michigan ranks 9th in the U.S. for cybersecurity growth potential.
• There are 8,760 job openings in this sector right now!
• To maintain global mobility leadership, we’ll need even more cybersecurity talent to fill the many roles being created in the coming years.

💭 Discussion Question:
How do you see yourself fitting into this exciting and evolving mobility space? 🚘✨ What skills or passions could you bring to help shape the future of transportation? 💻🔋

👉 Instructions:
To answer this question, research the topic further and provide specific insights. Be sure to cite all your sources and write your response in complete sentences. Your contribution should demonstrate thoughtful reflection and a clear understanding of the topic.

💬 Don’t forget: After posting your response, make sure to comment on at least two of your classmates’ posts with thoughtful and constructive feedback or insights. Let’s hear your thoughts! 🗣️🌟