MassVision2050 Cybersecurity Community
Cybersecurity Imperative: Navigating the Growing Threat Landscape
Cybercrime is growing exponentially at a global level. In our fast-evolving digital environment, every organization is now a reachable target, and all organizations, large or small, have operations, brand, reputation, and revenue pipelines that are potentially at risk from a breach. Cybercriminals are finding new ways to conduct attacks, and organizations need to continuously evolve their methods to defend themselves.
The urgency to address this escalating threat has given rise to the MassVision2050 MHTC Cybersecurity Community, a collaborative initiative within the Massachusetts High Technology Council’s MassVision2050 Innovation Sector efforts.
MHTC Cybersecurity Community
Launched with support from MKS Instruments, the Cybersecurity Community aims to facilitate a dynamic and interactive space where High Tech Council member organizations can foster a resilient community to effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.
Our goal is to establish a collaborative platform where Council members can share expertise, insights, and best practices to collectively enhance cybersecurity capabilities and enable resilience against evolving cyber threats among member organizations.
Key Focus Areas of the Cybersecurity Community
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE OF BEST PRACTICES: Foster a culture of information sharing by facilitating regular forums, webinars, and workshops where member organizations can discuss emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and effective defense strategies.
CROSS-SECTOR POLLINATION: Promote collaboration across diverse industry sectors within the working group to leverage varied perspectives and insights. Recognize that cross-sector knowledge sharing enhances the overall resilience of the cybersecurity ecosystem.
INCIDENT RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS: Forum to share lessons learned with incident debriefs and anonymized case studies to extract valuable lessons from real-world cybersecurity incidents. This will provide practical insights into incident response and recovery strategies.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES: Implement a feedback-driven approach to identify areas of improvement within member organizations. Encourage the sharing of successful strategies for the continuous enhancement of cybersecurity practices.
Leveraging Massachusetts’ Strengths for Global Impact
Located in a cybersecurity hub, the MHTC Cybersecurity Community taps into Massachusetts’ strengths, including leading cybersecurity firms, renowned research institutions, and higher education establishments. By harnessing this collective intelligence, we aim to develop innovative solutions for global cybersecurity challenges, ensuring Massachusetts remains at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation through guidance from the Cybersecurity Community.
Leaders of the MHTC Cybersecurity Community
The Cybersecurity Community is governed by a diverse coalition of senior technology executives from Council member organizations. This dedicated group sets the stage for collaborative initiatives, ensuring authenticity and transparency. Members of the Cybersecurity Community include thought leaders and executives representing a variety of organizations across the public and private sectors.
The MassVision2050 Cybersecurity Community envisions a future where organizations seamlessly exchange knowledge, learn from each other’s experiences, and collectively elevate the cybersecurity resilience of the entire group.
Priorities, Key Focus Areas, & Member-Only Programs
2025 Agenda
Under the continuing leadership of MKS Instruments, the 2025 MassVision2050 Cybersecurity Community program is designed to empower member organizations with enhanced capabilities to combat evolving cyber threats. These member-only engagements represent a dynamic and collaborative effort to strengthen resilience, share cutting-edge expertise, and influence cybersecurity policy to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Member-Only Program Components
Tabletop Exercises
Scenario-based activities to refine incident response capabilities.
Semiannual General Sessions
Broader participation events featuring current cybersecurity topics and trends.
Public Policy Engagement
Guiding and shaping public policy proposals to ensure cybersecurity legislation aligns with industry best practices.
Quarterly Small Group Discussions
Case studies and expert-led conversations tackle pressing cybersecurity challenges in a confidential setting during the year covering the following topics:
- Insider Threats & Corporate Espionage – Cultivate a security-conscious culture and detect behavioral indicators
- Cloud Security & Third-Party Risk Management – Manage compliance and mitigate risks in cloud ecosystems.
- Operational Technology in Manufacturing – Explore AI and OT integration while addressing security vulnerabilities.
- Ransomware Preparedness & Response – Develop prevention and incident response plans for ransomware threats.
Get Involved
Join us in Building a Resilient Future
All Council member senior executives are encouraged to participate in the MassVision2050 Cybersecurity Community programs. These gatherings provide a unique platform for confidential, executive-level engagement and hands-on training. By connecting member organizations with peers, federal and non-government experts, and policymakers, the community advances practical strategies and fosters a proactive approach to cybersecurity.
For more information or to get involved, please contact the Council’s Sarah Brunelle at sarah@mhtc.org.
Let’s chart a secure path to 2050—together.