California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology

What a difference a year makes

Outline of DiscussionOutline of Discussion• Proposal BackgroundProposal Background• Introduction of CalIT2 Introduction of CalIT2

– Two campuses with Two campuses with unique specializationsunique specializations

• Information AssuranceInformation Assurance– Define Define

• Value propositionValue proposition• Proposal highlights Proposal highlights

– First phaseFirst phase– Second phaseSecond phase

• Status reportStatus report

Key Background PointsKey Background Points• UC as a whole has a shortfall of $450 millionUC as a whole has a shortfall of $450 million

• Expecting layoffs and programmatic cuts Expecting layoffs and programmatic cuts

• CA did not pass the propositions that would have CA did not pass the propositions that would have lessened the budget shortfall by $5billion, as a result lessened the budget shortfall by $5billion, as a result UC is expected to widen its shortfallUC is expected to widen its shortfall

•Higher tuition rates will not off set the shortfallHigher tuition rates will not off set the shortfall

•CalIT2 will also see program cuts, but which ones?CalIT2 will also see program cuts, but which ones?

CalIT2 Discipline Areastwo campuses, one mission

• Digitally Enabled Medicine• Environment and Civil Infrastructure• Transportation and Intelligent Transportation• Interfaces and Software Architecture• Materials and Devices• Network Infrastructure• New Media Arts• Visualization• Policy and Society• Education

San Diego campus

BY THE

NUMBERS

98 core staff 150 affiliated faculty 900 peak occupancy

Information Assurance managing information risks

Protect and defend information and information systems Through ensuring confidentiality, integrity, authentication,

availability, and non-repudiation Applied throughout the lifespan of information. Whether it is

being stored, processed, in transit, being accessed, disaster/recovered et al.

Authorized users have access to authorized information at the authorized time

IBM: Larry Loeb

Currently retooling – Smart Grid

• Information Assurance and security• Working with utility company and businesses to

target DOE and CEC funds• Workforce training and retention

– pairing industry, higher education, and Dept. of Defense, for research and workforce development

• Regional Industry Testbed– Software– Hardware

Predictions of the Future

• UCSD may emerge leaner with more focused approach to research, programs, staffing

• IA will become a larger part of the effort for grants and training. UCSD will see the value of a coordinated program

Thank you for your time and attention.

Please contact me for further information

sdietrich@ucsd.edu858-534-2950