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A movement is happening in the Fort Gordon Cyber District. This region, which includes Augusta, Georgia, is embarking on a ride to become one of the top global cybersecurity destinations. Don’t believe us? Ask Fortune.com. Fortune Magazine named Augusta as one of the “7 Cities That Could Become the World’s Cybersecurity Capital.” While some view us as the “dark horse” in this endeavor, the federal government, State of Georgia, and private industry are investing in the Fort Gordon Cyber District. The US Army Cyber Command Headquarters and Georgia’s $60 million Cyber Training Center are under construction. Companies like Janus Research Group, Unisys, and Raytheon growing their business locally. With more than 600,000 people in the Fort Gordon Cyber District and a million people within 60 miles of Downtown Augusta, we are no longer a small town. We are a fast growing region, taking the cyber security world by storm. Learn how our seven-county region is working together to prepare area schools by incorporating cybersecurity curriculum in secondary and post-secondary education programs, developing strategic workforce initiatives and supporting talent recruitment, fostering a business climate to support growing businesses, and promoting our strong quality of life.
The Fort Gordon Cyber District is home to the new power projection platform of the United States, and the power we project is information dominance. Augusta is the future of cybersecurity.