Brandon N. Robinson Presented at National Cyber Summit on Cybersecurity Threats for Advanced Manufacturing

Brandon N. Robinson, partner in the firm's Birmingham office and member of the Data Privacy & Security Practice, spoke at the National Cyber Summit in Huntsville, Alabama, on June 6, 2018. Brandon presented on cybersecurity as it relates to advanced manufacturing, and discussed threats, challenges and opportunities affecting the industry.

As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve in innovative ways with respect to products, processes, and industrial ecosystem relationships in a global marketplace, it faces continuing challenges in cybersecurity risks and regulatory requirements. The presentation outlined current and forecasted threats and challenges for the industry, as well as opportunities to mitigate risks both for businesses and the advanced manufacturing sector.

The National Cyber Summit is the preeminent event for cyber training, education and workforce development aimed at protecting our nation's infrastructure from ever-evolving cyber threats.

Brandon counsels clients in multiple industries regarding cybersecurity and data privacy matters, and assists them in the proactive management of risks while ensuring compliance with emerging state, federal, and sectoral privacy laws and regulations. He is the editor of the firm's Data Privacy & Security Observer blog, which provides legal updates and thought leadership in data privacy and cybersecurity.