take such actions as may be necessary to address a widespread lack of awareness of cybersecurity threats among small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain. (2) National reach The Director shall ensure that efforts to increase awareness under paragraph (1) are carried out in each State, by disseminating clear and concise resources to help reduce cybersecurity risks faced by small manufacturers described in paragraph (1). (3) Sector focus The Director shall carry out this subsection with a focus on such industry sectors as the Director considers critical, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense. (4) Outreach events Under paragraph (1), the Director shall conduct outreach. Such outreach may include live events with a physical presence and outreach conducted through Internet websites. (c) Voluntary cybersecurity self-Assessments The Director shall provide, through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, assistance to help small manufacturers conduct voluntary self-assessments in order to understand operating environments, cybersecurity requirements, and existing vulnerabilities. (d) Transfer of research findings and expertise (1) In general The Director shall provide for the transfer of technology and techniques developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology to Centers, and through such Centers, to small manufacturers throughout the United States to implement security measures that are adequate to protect covered defense information, including controlled unclassified information. (2) Use of other Federal expertise and capabilities The Director shall use, when appropriate, the expertise and capabilities that exist in Federal agencies other than the Institute, and federally sponsored laboratories. (3) Agreements In carrying out this subsection, the Centers may enter into agreements with private industry, institutes of higher education, or a State, United States territory, local, or tribal government to ensure breadth and depth of coverage to the United States defense