CyManII

What CyManII does

CyManII (The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute) is a Department of Energy-funded national institute headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio. It is the only Manufacturing USA institute specifically chartered to secure U.S. manufacturing against cyber threats, operating as a nonprofit with 101-250 employees across facilities including the C4M Hub at Port San Antonio, the UTSA Cyber Range, and a deployable Mobile Training Vehicle. Its core technical offering is the ε-PURE secure manufacturing architecture, which combines physical, cyber, and energy layers and underpins the Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP) supply-chain provenance framework, currently piloting with GE Vernova and four small-to-medium manufacturers.

The institute generates revenue through a four-tier membership program (Community $1K, Collaborative $25K, Strategic $100K, Managing $200K annually) plus federal DOE funding for collaborative R&D projects and fee-based training services including CMMC Readiness consulting, the CyManII Learning Library, CyManII Sealed training certification, and the upcoming ICS OT Cybersecurity Bootcamp. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: IUC (Industry Use Case) projects, pilots, and demonstrations serve as engagement mechanisms, while Town Halls, training exercises, and Mobile Training Vehicle deployments reach SMMs, OEMs, critical infrastructure operators, universities, and government agencies. Customer segments span small and medium manufacturers (the primary segment), OEMs, large enterprise manufacturers, academic institutions, and critical infrastructure operators across 12 of 16 CISA-recognized sectors.

The institute is governed by a board with representation from Managing members including Lockheed Martin, Cisco, GE Vernova, CESMII, and leading universities (UTSA, Purdue, Clemson, George Mason, University of Illinois) and DOE national laboratories (Idaho, Oak Ridge, Sandia). Revenue concentration risk is high relative to continued DOE sponsorship rather than to any single enterprise customer, and the institute's competitive position rests on its DOE-chartered mandate, the depth of its member ecosystem, and the proprietary ε-PURE and CPP frameworks.

Name

CyManII

Legal name

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute

Website

https://cymanii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CyManII is a Department of Energy-funded national institute that develops cybersecurity architectures, supply-chain provenance tools, and workforce training programs to secure U.S. manufacturing, serving small and medium manufacturers, OEMs, and critical infrastructure operators through a membership model and a San Antonio-based facility network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Training (611420), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cyber-Physical Security & Integrated Security Management (PSIM, SOC) (EDAEACAM)

Keywords

• Manufacturing cybersecurity
• OT security training
• Cyber-physical systems
• Supply chain security
• Industrial control security

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CyManII operates as a membership-based institute with annual membership fees at four levels: Community ($1K/year), Collaborative ($25K/year), Strategic ($100K/year), and Managing ($200K/year). Members receive access to research, training resources, project participation, and member-only services.
2. U.S. Department of Energy Funding: CyManII is a Department of Energy-funded national institute, receiving federal funding to pursue fundamental R&D that advances cybersecurity for U.S. manufacturers. In 2023, the DOE selected 10 projects in collaboration with CyManII to bolster cybersecurity in U.S. manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CyManII is a Department of Energy-funded national institute that pursues fundamental R&D to advance cybersecurity for U.S. manufacturers. It develops secure manufacturing architectures, operates the Cyber-Physical Passport for supply chain provenance, and delivers workforce training through facilities, mobile labs, and an online learning library under a tiered membership program.

Product overview

CyManII (Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute) is a Department of Energy-funded national institute that operates as a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem for U.S. manufacturing. The organization's offerings span a portfolio of interconnected training, research, and technology products centered on securing manufacturing operations and supply chains. Key products include the Cyber-Physical Passport (a digital provenance tracking framework for manufacturing parts), the C4M Hub (a 17,000 sq. ft. training facility at Port San Antonio), the Mobile Training Vehicle (a mobile cybersecurity learning lab), the UTSA Cyber Range (a hands-on training environment with 24 workstations), the CyManII Learning Library (an e-learning platform), CyManII Sealed Training (a third-party program certification), the ICS OT Cybersecurity Bootcamp (a comprehensive OT training program), and CMMC Readiness consulting services. The institute also conducts research through four core teams focused on Cybersecurity Energy & Emissions Quantification, Secure Defense Architecture, Secure Research and Development Infrastructure, and Coordinated Vulnerability Awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CyManII Sealed: A designation given to cybersecurity training material reviewed by CyManII industry experts that meets standards for ensuring safety and security of the manufacturing ecosystem.
• CyManII Learning Library
• Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP)
• Lone Star Cyber Forge

Products and services

• Cybersecurity for Manufacturing (C4M) Hub A 17,000-square-foot training and technology demonstration facility at Port San Antonio that provides manufacturers with applied research, engineering support, and hands-on workforce training in secure smart manufacturing. Includes 14,000 sq. ft. of high-bay configurable industrial space, a multi-use classroom, and 2,000 sq. ft. of office space.
• Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP) A digital passport framework that tracks the provenance, integrity, and security of every part used in manufacturing processes, functioning like a digital health record for parts across the supply chain.
• Mobile Training Vehicle (MTV) A mobile learning lab that delivers remote cybersecurity training including team training, individual on-demand labs, and crisis simulation experiences directly to small- and medium-sized manufacturers and university students.
• UTSA Cyber Range Powered by CyManII A learning lab with 24 dual workstations using simulated digital networks to teach participants how to detect, identify, and mitigate cyber-attacks through realistic business-oriented scenarios.
• CyManII Learning Library

Quantifiable outcome

• Return over $20B to manufacturers through energy savings
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, strategic, pilot and collaborative.

• U.S. Department of EnergyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal funding partner. DOE-funded national institute for cybersecurity in manufacturing. Collaborates on project selections and strategic direction for U.S. manufacturing cybersecurity.
• University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead institution hosting CyManII headquarters. UTSA is ranked No. 1 for cyber education for undergraduates and No. 2 at graduate level. Home to National Security Collaboration Center.
• Oak Ridge National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOE's largest science and energy laboratory. Home to nation's fastest supercomputer (Summit) and DOE's only Manufacturing Demonstration Facility. Provides advanced manufacturing research capabilities.
• Idaho National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOE national laboratory with expertise in control systems cybersecurity. Led creation of research campus dedicated to control systems cybersecurity and national partnerships addressing cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
• Sandia National LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's premier science and engineering laboratory for national security and technology innovation. Provides expertise across multiple scientific disciplines.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal security and aerospace company with approximately 114,000 employees. Provides cyber services, builds platforms and tools for critical missions. Managing member of CyManII.
• GE VernovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge OEM in energy sector. Working with CyManII on Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP) pilot program for industrial control system (ICS) devices. Received 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Award.
• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to No. 4 Information Technology program in the U.S. and Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS). Hosts HubZero platform.
• George Mason UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned for systems approach to cybersecurity with expertise in advanced manufacturing and supply chain security. R1 research university with first Cyber Security Engineering degree programs.
• University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time leader in cybersecurity research. Home to Information Trust Institute, Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute, and Cyber Resilient Energy Delivery Consortium.
• Clemson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeader in engineering education with programs targeted at manufacturing sector. Home to nation's premier graduate automotive engineering program supporting BMW, JTEKT, and Kyoto.
• Indiana UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to IoT Energy Efficiency Lab helping facilities reduce energy consumption. Kelley School of Business offers program bridging law, business, and IT for cybersecurity risk management.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationWorldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions. Managing member providing technology integration expertise.
• CESMII (Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. national institute on Smart Manufacturing driving digital transformation and secure industrial technologies. Managing member focused on cultural and digital transformation.
• Texas Cyber Command (TXCC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerState cybersecurity entity created under Texas House Bill 150. Collaborates with CyManII on critical infrastructure training exercises and community-wide cybersecurity engagement.
• Port San AntoniostrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation of C4M facility. Economic engine for advanced manufacturing and innovation in San Antonio. Strong communications link established between hub and Port.
• NIST Office of Advanced ManufacturingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerModerated CyManII-hosted national Town Hall for National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing. Federal partner for manufacturing policy development.
• HumtownpilotStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall-to-medium manufacturer participating in Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP) pilot program.
• NeuvokaspilotStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall-to-medium manufacturer participating in Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP) pilot program.
• AddigurupilotStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall-to-medium additive manufacturing company participating in Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP) pilot program.
• AuthentisepilotStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing technology company participating in Cyber-Physical Passport (CPP) pilot program.
• UC IrvinecollaborativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to Cybersecurity Policy and Research Institute and Connected Learning Lab. Electrical engineering team developed beyond 5G wireless transceiver.
• Foley & Lardner LLPcollaborativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreeminent law firm at nexus of energy, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Co-authors cybersecurity white papers with CyManII.
• University of Texas at AustincollaborativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship institution of UT System. Home to Applied Research Laboratory, a DoD sponsored University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).
• University of Texas SystemcollaborativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest university system in Texas with 250,000+ enrolled students, 21,000+ faculty, and 83,000+ health care professionals and researchers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dragos: Commercial OT/ICS cybersecurity platform vendor serving manufacturing, energy, and water utilities — directly competing with CyManII's mission to secure industrial control systems, though delivered as a productized SaaS platform rather than a research institute.
• Claroty: Cybersecurity vendor focused on OT, IoT, and industrial control system protection for manufacturing and critical infrastructure — overlaps directly with CyManII's ICS IUC projects and CPP supply-chain visibility goals.
• Nozomi Networks: OT and IoT visibility and security vendor with deep presence in energy, manufacturing, and water — comparable in target customer base and OT/ICS focus, but competes as a commercial platform rather than an institute.
• CESMII: Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute and CyManII managing member — peer Manufacturing USA institute with overlapping university and industry member base; both serve U.S. manufacturers under the same federal institute framework.

Emerging players

• Armis: Asset intelligence and cybersecurity platform with strong IoT/OT device visibility — adjacent to CyManII's Cyber-Physical Passport and supply-chain provenance work, particularly relevant as manufacturers deploy connected devices.
• SANS Institute: Cybersecurity training and certification provider serving industrial and IT security practitioners — comparable to CyManII's ICS OT Cybersecurity Bootcamp and Sealed Training programs, though commercial rather than federally funded.

Broad incumbents

• MxD (Manufacturing x Digital): Peer Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital manufacturing transformation — directly comparable as a federally funded institute model with overlapping member ecosystem and similar DOE-style governance.
• Tenable: Cybersecurity vendor with industrial/OT exposure management capabilities — overlaps with CyManII's vulnerability awareness and ICS security research, but sells a commercial product suite rather than research and training.
• Idaho National Laboratory: DOE national laboratory that is both a CyManII managing member and a leader in control systems cybersecurity research — comparable in mission and cyber-physical systems expertise, but operating as a federal lab rather than an institute.

Others

• National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE): NIST-operated hub that collaborates with industry on cybersecurity use cases — adjacent to CyManII's mission and a relevant comparator as a federally backed standards-and-practice body serving manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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