UTSA President Ricardo Romo (left) and Rep. Lamar Smith (right)
with CIAS representative
Congressman visits CIAS for briefing on cyber security
(Nov. 20, 2003)--U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-San Antonio) visited the UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) Oct. 23, where he received a briefing on the center's efforts to improve cyber security and a tour of the lab.
Smith was instrumental in securing funding for the center, which was created two years ago. To date, the center has received more than $8 million from the federal government.
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RSS FeedsIn addition to the cyber-security research, UTSA offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees in infrastructure assurance, including an M.S. in information technology with a concentration in infrastructure assurance; a B.B.A. in infrastructure assurance and a minor in infrastructure assurance and security that is open to all majors.
Smith was quoted in the San Antonio Business Journal as saying, "We are looking for and expect continued funding because there is a critical need today for this type of program."
Smith chairs the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property of the House Judiciary Committee and serves as a member of the new House Select Committee on Homeland Security.