Leader in Content Delivery Networks (CDN) to Help Devise Solutions to
Combat Cyberattacks
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Limelight
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:LLNW) (“Limelight”), a global leader in
digital content delivery, today announced it has joined MIT’s
Interdisciplinary Consortium for Improving Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity (IC)3 , to aid in the research and development
of solutions to better protect organizations from the ever rising threat
of cyberattacks.
MIT Sloan Prof. Stuart Madnick, the academic director of (IC)3,
commented, “MIT has played a long and historic role in addressing
pressing challenges to the nation and the world, through initiatives
from Radar to the Apollo Program. Now, we face a global crisis with the
cybersecurity of our critical infrastructure. The support from and
collaboration with Limelight is extremely valuable in our effort to
develop novel and effective solutions.”
(IC)3 in an invitation-only initiative that brings together
thought leaders from industry and government with MIT faculty, staff and
students. In addition to Limelight, initial partners include companies
in energy, chemicals, electricity, financial services, industrial
automation, manufacturing, natural gas, oil, and utilities.
“With the risk and scope of cyberattacks continuing to rapidly increase,
Limelight joined (IC)3 to collaborate with thought leaders to
push the envelope on improving cybersecurity,” said Kurt Silverman,
senior vice president of development and delivery at Limelight. “We are
proud to be part of the solution and have made a three year commitment
to closely collaborate with industry leaders to find effective new
protections that stay ahead of constantly evolving threats.”
About (IC)3
(IC)3 is one of three new interrelated and collaborative
programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) covering the
full breadth of cybersecurity issues. (IC)3 has an emphasis
on the managerial, organizational, and strategic aspects of
cybersecurity. In addition, a recent $15-million grant from the William
and Flora Hewlett Foundation helped launch the MIT Cybersecurity Policy
Initiative (CPI). CPI is administered by MIT's Computer Science and
Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). The launch of CPI and (IC)3 also
coincides with the launch of Cybersecurity@CSAIL, which is focused on
technical aspects, such as programming languages, software verification,
and computer architecture. For more information on (IC)3,
please visit: http://ic3.mit.edu
About Limelight
Limelight Networks Inc., (NASDAQ: LLNW), a global leader in digital
content delivery, empowers customers to better engage online audiences
by enabling them to securely manage and globally deliver digital
content, on any device. The company’s award winning Limelight
Orchestrate™ platform includes an integrated suite of content delivery
technology and services that helps organizations secure digital content,
deliver exceptional multi-screen experiences, improve brand awareness,
drive revenue, and enhance customer relationships — all while reducing
costs. For more information, please visit www.limelight.com,
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