AIS to sign mentoring agreement with aerospace company

ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) and Paterson Aerospace Systems (PAS) have formed a mentor-protégé agreement under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program, the companies announced. The strategic partnership will leverage AIS’s experience and expertise to foster the growth and development at PAS, enhancing its capabilities and competitive edge across the aerospace industry. The two companies will formally sign the agreement on July 18. “AIS’s proven track record and deep expertise will be invaluable in helping us achieve our strategic goals and expand our footprint in the aerospace sector,” PAS CEO Kaylon Paterson said in a news release. “We are excited about the opportunities this agreement with AIS will bring to our company.” As an expert in the field of cyber and information security, AIS will provide PAS with mentoring that encompasses a range of business and technical disciplines with the goal to improve PAS’s operation processes and open new avenues for growth and innovation. “We are committed to helping the PAS team reach new heights by sharing our industry knowledge and invaluable lessons learned, AIS CEO Charles Green said. “Together, we aim to drive significant advancements in aerospace technology and security, a research area I’m truly passionate about.” The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program encourages large businesses to provide various forms of assistance to eligible small businesses, promoting economic growth and ensuring a more dynamic and inclusive marketplace. Founded in 2019, Delaware–based PAS has a team of engineers and scientists that work to reduce the impact the aerospace industry has on the environment. Based in Rome, AIS provides cybersecurity and information-security services, products, and operations to commercial and government customers. It employs more than 220 people with locations across the United States.