Viakoo, a company in vulnerability remediation for IoT, OT and CPS systems, established the “Cyber Defense Leadership” scholarship at the University of Nevada, Reno. This new program will provide $10,000 to fund an annual scholarship to recognize and nurture the next generation of cybersecurity talent and leadership at the university.

Viakoo made this announcement at the university’s annual Cybersecurity Conference, which this year is focused on the impact AI is having on both cyber threats and cyber defense. 

“The skills gap in the cybersecurity industry remains as one of the biggest challenges to effective cyber defense.” said Bud Broomhead, CEO and founder, Viakoo. “Innovation must happen at a faster pace to combat IoT cyber vulnerabilities, which is why we are proud to work with University of Nevada, Reno Cybersecurity Center to advance our industry’s capabilities. Not only does this scholarship help to alleviate some of the financial burden for highly-motivated students, but it also reinforces the importance of their studies in making a safer world.”