MADISON, S.D., April 1, 2024 — SBS CyberSecurity (SBS), a leading security consulting firm, recently announced Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, President of Dakota State University, as the Friend of SBS Award recipient. The award recognizes an individual or organization whose support, dedication, and collaboration have significantly contributed to the success and growth of SBS.
“We are so thankful for the relationship we have built with Dr. Griffiths over the years. Her drive, collaborative spirit, and innovation have been an inspiration for us both personally and professionally. We are excited for future opportunities to work with Dr. Griffiths and DSU,” said SBS CEO Chad Knutson.
Photo: Chad Knutson, SBS CEO; Friend of SBS recipient Dr. José-Marie Griffiths; and Jon Waldman, SBS President
Dakota State University is an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and Cyber Operations. It is a special focus STEM university with an emphasis in computing information technologies and cybersecurity. Through their close-knit learning community, they’ve established themselves as a national leader in innovative higher education.
The DSU website reads, “Since coming to Dakota State University in 2015, President Griffiths has led DSU into transformational growth and advancement, a time of rising in almost every endeavor in which the university is involved.”
Dakota State University has had a technology-focused mission for 40 years, but recent milestones Dr. Griffiths has led included adding advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence, the creation of the state-funded Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology, and the expansion of the Applied Research Lab.
Dr. Griffiths shared the video message below with SBS employees, highlighting her appreciation of the award and excitement for the future of SBS and the continued opportunities to work together.
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