PRESS RELEASE
Literally.
Like something out of a Cold War drama, the four-building campus is "certified at the highest level" of security.
Dane Mullenix, the director of AZ Labs, declined to define what "the highest level" means, but it's way, way higher than Top Secret. . .
The campus has a massive network infrastructure, including dozens of OC-192 fiber links between offices and buildings.
Today, this bunker-like facility is available for anyone (well, nearly anyone) who needs a super-secure government-certified facility for developing hardware or software, running a cloud data center, or even practicing cyberwarfare. More about that in a moment. . .
AZ Labs is a one-of-a-kind fourth option. Mullenix says that it's the only privately owned facility that's like a traditional startup incubator, except that it's secure to those highest-level certifications, with each tenant literally firewalled from its neighbors. Getting a lease is not trivial . . .Fighting the Cyberwar
There are no company signs on the interior doors, and Mullenix wouldn't divulge the names of his tenants – except one which welcomes the attention. That's the Arizona Cyber Warfare Range, a nonprofit that is both hacking and defending against hacks. . ."
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July 1, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Today, the City of Mesa announced it is partnering with ASURE, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) subsidiary organization of ASU Enterprise Partners, to provide security services and workforce development opportunities at Arizona Laboratories for Security & Defense Research (AZLabs).
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Inside AZ Labs, a facility 'certified at the highest level' of cybersecurity
In this unique rental office space, networks are protected with firewalls — and guards, and Faraday cages
"Think your data center and IT research facilities are secure? Unless you work for a military contractor, or at Apple, it's probably nothing like AZ Labs in Mesa, Arizona.
AZ Labs, or Arizona Laboratories for Security & Defense Research, is a cyberfortress. Literally.
Like something out of a Cold War drama, the four-building campus is "certified at the highest level" of security.
Dane Mullenix, the director of AZ Labs, declined to define what "the highest level" means, but it's way, way higher than Top Secret. . .
The campus has a massive network infrastructure, including dozens of OC-192 fiber links between offices and buildings.
Today, this bunker-like facility is available for anyone (well, nearly anyone) who needs a super-secure government-certified facility for developing hardware or software, running a cloud data center, or even practicing cyberwarfare. More about that in a moment. . .
AZ Labs is a one-of-a-kind fourth option. Mullenix says that it's the only privately owned facility that's like a traditional startup incubator, except that it's secure to those highest-level certifications, with each tenant literally firewalled from its neighbors. Getting a lease is not trivial . . .Fighting the Cyberwar
There are no company signs on the interior doors, and Mullenix wouldn't divulge the names of his tenants – except one which welcomes the attention. That's the Arizona Cyber Warfare Range, a nonprofit that is both hacking and defending against hacks. . ."
READ MORE > Network World
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AZLabs is a 6.5-acre secure campus featuring 72,000 square feet of leasable space designed to host companies in need of office space, laboratories and closed areas for research and development, engineering, fabrication, cybersecurity and other sensitive projects.
This facility is owned and operated by the City of Mesa.
AZLabs is a 6.5-acre secure campus featuring 72,000 square feet of leasable space designed to host companies in need of office space, laboratories and closed areas for research and development, engineering, fabrication, cybersecurity and other sensitive projects.
This facility is owned and operated by the City of Mesa.
AZLabs is engineered to U.S. Government security standards (ICD 705) and is uniquely suited for companies with security requirements for contract performance and offers flexible leasing options.
"We are pleased to be working with ASURE at AZLabs," City of Mesa Mayor John Giles said. "This new partnership creates opportunities for leveraging industry, government, and academia to advance Arizona's competitiveness in government defense contracting and workforce readiness."
"I have been a long-time champion of AZLabs and the opportunities that having a secure compartmentalized facility in Mesa brings to the industry and defense arena," District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson said. "Partnering with ASURE will help us better market and realize the full potential of AZLabs, and merge defense and security with government and academia for a win-win solution."
ASURE will provide 24/7 security services, a pipeline of talent for industry and government, business development opportunities and dual-use venture opportunities.
"We are excited to use our security sector expertise and affiliation with ASU to serve the City of Mesa, AZLabs and its tenants," David Thomas, ASURE chief executive officer, said. "This is a great opportunity to collaborate among industry, government and academia to rapidly solve challenges for the safety and security sector."
ASURE brings a variety of resources and benefits to AZLabs including linking partners to ASU through a robust pool of entry points to feed the innovation engine, including classified capstones and Department of Defense-University partner research and development programs. ASURE has significant expertise related to government contracting, program management, technology development and fielding innovative solutions.
To learn more about AZLabs please contact Kelley Keffer, Project Manager for the City of Mesa at Kelley.Keffer@mesaaz.gov or by calling (480) 644-6958.
"We are pleased to be working with ASURE at AZLabs," City of Mesa Mayor John Giles said. "This new partnership creates opportunities for leveraging industry, government, and academia to advance Arizona's competitiveness in government defense contracting and workforce readiness."
"I have been a long-time champion of AZLabs and the opportunities that having a secure compartmentalized facility in Mesa brings to the industry and defense arena," District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson said. "Partnering with ASURE will help us better market and realize the full potential of AZLabs, and merge defense and security with government and academia for a win-win solution."
ASURE will provide 24/7 security services, a pipeline of talent for industry and government, business development opportunities and dual-use venture opportunities.
"We are excited to use our security sector expertise and affiliation with ASU to serve the City of Mesa, AZLabs and its tenants," David Thomas, ASURE chief executive officer, said. "This is a great opportunity to collaborate among industry, government and academia to rapidly solve challenges for the safety and security sector."
ASURE brings a variety of resources and benefits to AZLabs including linking partners to ASU through a robust pool of entry points to feed the innovation engine, including classified capstones and Department of Defense-University partner research and development programs. ASURE has significant expertise related to government contracting, program management, technology development and fielding innovative solutions.
To learn more about AZLabs please contact Kelley Keffer, Project Manager for the City of Mesa at Kelley.Keffer@mesaaz.gov or by calling (480) 644-6958.
