Technology Advancement Center (TAC), formerly MISI, is a cybersecurity nonprofit fueling the people and technology needed to solve critical cybersecurity challenges. The TAC’s three pillars of focus include: small business and academic engagement, STEM and workforce development, and proof of concept innovation. Through collaboration with small businesses, academic researchers, and non-traditional members of the cybersecurity community, TAC serves as an intermediary and helps connect U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and the U.S. government to the innovative products and solutions needed to advance the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities.

The Technology Advancement Center runs programs out of two nationally acclaimed Defense Mission Accelerators with over 100,000 square feet of space that serve as non-government-owned or operated independent facilities to provide cyber national mission forces and partners with continuous innovation in cyber capabilities: TheLink and DiscoveryX. 

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Cyber Security

Technology Advancement Center (TAC)

Gregg Smith

Steve Pennington

Janelle Romano

Chase Cunningham

Alexis Davis

Brad Little

Paul C. Ney

M. Walsh

Monty Mills

Christine Billingsley

Brian Darmondy

Bob Gourley

The Leadership Team at the Technology Advancement Center (TAC) drives strategic initiatives that enhance the organization’s mission to advance cybersecurity solutions. Comprising experts from diverse sectors, including military, academia, and technology, the team fosters collaboration among stakeholders, shapes policies, and identifies innovative opportunities to bridge the gap between U.S. Cyber Command and the broader cybersecurity community. Their leadership ensures TAC effectively addresses critical cybersecurity challenges while promoting workforce development and engagement with small businesses.

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