Press Releases

“Cyber attacks on our critical infrastructure present one of the most significant risks to our economic stability, public safety, and national security, and I’m very proud Texas Tech is lending its expertise in partnership with the FBI to confront this threat,” said Chairman Arrington. “No one translates discovery and innovation for solving real-world problems like the faculty at Texas Tech. Unlike many universities today, Texas Tech’s laboratory isn’t in the Ivory Tower, it’s in the marketplace where we work, the communities where we live, and with our government partners working to address our national priorities.”

“Protecting U.S. critical infrastructure is essential to our national security, and the state of Texas is helping lead the charge with the Critical Infrastructure Security Institute at the Texas Tech University System," said Kash Patel, FBI Director. “Today, we celebrate the signing of a landmark agreement between Texas Tech and the FBI – an agreement that will benefit the entire country and facilitate the kind of innovation key to securing America. We will continue to work closely with our partners in government, academia, and the private sector to detect and counter diverse threats from foreign and domestic adversaries.” 

“Among institutions of higher education, the Texas Tech University System has been a longtime leader in research and security studies, and we are excited to join the FBI in this ambitious endeavor,” said Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. “This partnership is a testament to the commitment of our universities to identify our world’s most pressing needs and create innovative, collaborative and sustainable solutions. We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to all we will accomplish together.” 

“Texas Tech University is proud to stand alongside the FBI and Angelo State University in this important partnership to strengthen the security of our nation's critical infrastructure,” said Lawrence Schovanec, President of Texas Tech University. “This collaboration builds on our university's research strengths and our commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders who will protect and serve our country."  

“The FBI's mission of protecting the American people includes safeguarding vital assets like U.S. critical infrastructure from all adversaries both foreign and domestic," said Chad Yarbrough, Federal Bureau of Investigation. “Working with academic partners like the Texas Tech University System is just one of the many ways the FBI seeks to mitigate these threats and advance cybersecurity and the security of critical infrastructure. The FBI appreciates the forward leaning posture of the TTU System and looks forward to continued partnership to better protect U.S. national security.” 

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