San Diego’s Cyber Economy – Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE)

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A Unique Convergence of Assets That Exists Nowhere Else

The region is ideally positioned to capitalize on the ever-growing global demand for cybersecurity products and services.

A Vibrant Innovation Economy

San Diego’s entrepreneurial environment has fostered startups to multinational companies in cybersecurity, software development, information technology, communications and defense. The ecosystem includes incubators, financiers, experienced service providers and non-profits that support more than 1,350 firms focused exclusively on cybersecurity. In addition, the proximity of research and development facilities to Northern Mexico’s manufacturing hubs allows for the development of quick-to-market products. Industry leaders Qualcomm, ESET, FICO and Sempra are proud to call San Diego home.

Education and Research

San Diego’s universities and colleges annually graduate 4,200 students across 45 programs in the cybersecurity, computer science and engineering fields. These institutions also support cutting-edge research through resources like the Super Computing Center at UC San Diego. San Diego’s universities annually receive billions in philanthropic and federal funding for research and development projects.

Department of Defense Presence

San Diego is home to the Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). It’s cyber workforce alone has an economic impact of $1.2 billion, or just over one-quarter of the total impact of the cyber cluster on the region. NAVWAR employs more than 5,000 military and civilian personnel, including a cyber workforce of 3,500, making it an anchor of the region’s cyber ecosystem.

Combined

By drawing on all these resources and bringing them together in a focused, unified effort, CCOE is here to ensure that San Diego takes full advantage of the economic opportunity before us.

By The Numbers

$4.3B

Total economic impact – greater than hosting 26 Comic-Cons each year!

1,350

Cybersecurity companies and NAVWAR call San Diego home

29,000

Total jobs impacted – every cybersecurity job creates another job in the regional economy

50,000

San Diego cybersecurity-related talent – with 60% diversity compared to only 25% in the global workforce

15,000

Direct cybersecurity roles

4,200

Cyber-related degrees conferred annually by local academic institutions – 51% increase in 5 years

National Geographic Smart City

National Geographic Channel features San Diego as the only U.S. city in its acclaimed documentary series “World’s Smart Cities”

San Diego was chosen for its strong technology sector, local innovators, green practices, smart public planning and an unparalleled quality of life. Other selection factors included San Diego’s size of population, demographics/cultural diversity, livability, economy and business climate, educational institutions, leadership and strong sense of community.

Get Involved

CCOE’s programs and initiatives stimulate economic growth by building the cyber industry and help foster a more secure digital community for all.

Get Involved

CCOE’s programs and initiatives stimulate economic growth by building the cyber industry and help foster a more secure digital community for all.