ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute (GI) recently announced the appointment of Charles Green to its board of directors. Green is the co-founder, president, and CEO of Assured Information Security (AIS), a cyber and information security company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rome. Green has more than 20 years of experience in offensive and […]
ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute (GI) recently announced the appointment of Charles Green to its board of directors.
Green is the co-founder, president, and CEO of Assured Information Security (AIS), a cyber and information security company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rome.
Green has more than 20 years of experience in offensive and defensive information operations, as well as Department of Defense (DoD) information assurance (IA) research and development, per a GI news release. Initially working as a contractor for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Green supported its program to investigate software and technologies to better protect critical military and civil information systems. Green and AIS, under his leadership, continue to support AFRL and its cyber mission. AIS has produced many specialized products for the highest levels of government in cybersecurity and computer network operations.
“Mr. Green’s entrepreneurial and business experience will be a great asset to the GI board and the organization in furthering our mission and vision,” Patricia Baskinger, board chair, said in the release.
Steven J. DiMeo — president of Mohawk Valley EDGE and member of the GI board, for which he serves as treasurer — also applauded the addition of Green.
“I am pleased with Charles Green’s addition to the Griffiss Institute board. He brings private sector expertise and business acumen that will complement the growing mission of the GI,” DiMeo said. “With the ever-changing world of cyber defense and security, the GI plays a critical role in creating a responsive and flexible business environment to enable the collaboration of private industry, academia and the AFRL Information Directorate.”
Green earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from SUNY IT in Utica, and currently sits on the board of directors for the Central New York Defense Alliance (CNYDA), GreyCastle Security, and Mohawk Valley EDGE. He is also a member of the Mohawk Valley Regional Development Council (MVREDC).
Started in 2002 by New York State, the Griffiss Institute is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by its board of directors. It partners with AFRL, private industry, and academia, to facilitate and grow the technology base of upstate New York.
