Metro State University was honored to host representatives from the U.S. Air Force Digital Transformation Office (DTO) this week for a discussions on advancing cybersecurity, innovation, and resilience in support of national security.
During the visit, we shared progress on ongoing cybersecurity projects and initiatives, highlighting the university’s role in preparing the next generation of talent and strengthening partnerships between academia and defense.
The conversations underscored the importance of collaboration between higher education and the military to address today’s rapidly evolving digital challenges. By combining diverse expertise and perspectives, both organizations are better positioned to drive innovation and resilience in the cyber domain.
“Metro State is proud to contribute to Minnesota’s growing national security ecosystem, advancing talent and research to meet critical mission needs,” said Faisal Kaleem, professor and director of cyber programs at Metro State. “We look forward to continuing this important work with DTO collectively under the banner of the Minnesota National Security Ecosystem (MN-NS-ECO).”
The visit reflects Metro State’s ongoing commitment to fostering partnerships that connect education, innovation, and defense, ensuring that transformation today fuels the innovation that drives the future.