SummitET Awarded Contract to Enhance Cyber Preparedness Across San Francisco Region
Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) has been selected by the San Francisco Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) as the lead provider for a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training program. This initiative aims to bolster the Bay Area’s preparedness and resilience in the face of growing AI-driven cyber threats. The contract will serve the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with eleven surrounding counties, advancing coordinated planning, specialized training, and strategic exercises for public safety and critical infrastructure stakeholders.
SummitET brings extensive experience in cybersecurity, with a client portfolio including state and federal agencies. Its subject matter experts excel in policy and procedure design, compliance solutions, information sharing, and exercise facilitation. SummitET’s approach equips clients to defend against cyber-attacks by offering customized testing, evaluation, and exercises that reinforce best practices and identify areas for improvement.
“SummitET is committed to equipping agencies with the tools and knowledge necessary to address evolving cyber risks. Our approach is designed to keep our clients ahead of emerging threats through ongoing improvement planning and adaptive enhancements to their cybersecurity systems,” said John Duda, CEO of SummitET.
About UASI
The Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) is a FEMA-administered federal grant program providing funding to high-threat, high-density metropolitan areas to prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorism. UASI focuses on enhancing regional security through equipment, training, and planning for cities.
About SummitET
SummitET® is a Veteran-owned Florida-based preparedness solutions company that provides proven full spectrum solutions to threats facing government, non-government, and private organizations through industry-leading experts. Custom trainings, exercises, consulting, plan and policy development conducted by SummitET experts prepare organizations and their people to manage and respond to crisis situations.
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