We fuel the people and technology needed to solve critical defense and cybersecurity challenges. The TAC’s three pillars of focus include: small business and academic engagement, STEM and workforce development, and proof of concept innovation.
Through collaboration with small businesses, academic researchers, and non-traditional members, TAC serves as an intermediary and helps connect the U.S. government to the innovative products and solutions needed to advance the nation’s defense capabilities.
We support K-12 students, college and university communities, and current workforce members in various ways. This includes offering hands-on experiences like ‘cyberships’—our unique approach to internships—and apprenticeships, as well as skill-building competitions such as our Hack the Building series. We also host dynamic events like Cyber Saturday and GenCyber, often held at TAC facilities in partnership with other organizations.
At TAC, we are committed to developing innovative solutions to address the national shortage of skilled cybersecurity and technology professionals. We believe that initiatives nurturing the future workforce are essential. Through TAC-led events and collaborations with industry partners, we aim to spark curiosity in young students and inspire a lasting interest in technology, equipping them with practical skills along the way.
TAC is honored to play a role in supporting local and national companies that are interested in bringing innovative, cutting-edge technology to the U.S. TAC works with non-traditional companies that have the potential to address the U.S. Department of Defense and other government cybersecurity and technology needs. Some of the ways we support proof of concept innovation for the industry include:
Independent Technical Evaluation from Technology Advancement Center Finds Darktrace Federal Cyber AI Mission Defense Provides Comprehensive Visibility and Detection for IT and OT Environments. The full report is accessible via Darktrace.
We operate programs out of our facility, TheLink, a dynamic, 72,000-square-foot hub designed to foster continuous innovation. As an independent, non-government-owned facility, TheLink provides a collaborative space where the technology and cybersecurity community can connect, innovate, and advance defense capabilities.
