U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks to members of the Queens Tech Council at the Queens Chamber of Commerce at the Bulova Corporate Center about recent work in the field of cybersecurity. Gillibrand, who sits on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined tech and business leaders from around the world for a roundtable discussion.
“Technology affects everyone’s lives, including the lives of our small business owners across the country who tirelessly try and protect their customers’ data and intellectual property,” Gillibrand said. “My work on cyber security is important not only to our nation’s security, but also to the private sector. My proposal for a modern cyber academy focuses on training competent professionals and provides citizenship-minded youth with unparalleled post-secondary technology education and a way to serve their country outside of military service. “
Attendees heard opening remarks from Queens Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Grech, who moderated the roundtable discussion.
During her years in government, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has committed herself to being accountable and transparent about her choices. Her presence at our event to discuss ways we can better protect ourselves in this digital world underscores this commitment,” said Grech. “The Queens Chamber of Commerce knows that supporting a strong technology ecosystem attracts world-renowned technology companies to Queens and protects their personal data and information from threats both domestically and internationally. We are committed to training individuals across sectors.
In the year Launched in February 2021, the Queens Tech Council focuses on building an economy that embraces innovation and encourages technology adoption, from established industry giants to startups working on early-stage applications. This means ensuring that Queens is producing the talent that companies need, that Queens-based technology companies have access to the resources and capital they need, and that businesses in traditional industries can adapt to a changing economy, successfully integrate new technologies, and ensure that their businesses remain competitive and thrive in the years ahead. They develop power.
“Continuing gaps in our federal technology workforce require bold and innovative solutions to attract young talent, build our digital capabilities, and maintain our strength and influence in cyberspace,” Gillibrand said. “Many of these leaders will go on in the private sector, taking the skills they learned in government to protect businesses across the country, including here in New York. Queens is a hub of diversity and education, and it’s amazing to hear from local leaders and their ideas on how we can build a safer future for everyone.” .
