THE STATE FOR CYBERSECURITY In Maryland, cybersecurity expertise isn’t just world class — it’s world-defining.
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Our specialists have protected NSA, USCYBERCOM, and NIST, and our universities channel that same excellence into training the next generation. For our businesses, that means direct access to the world’s deepest pool of proven cyber talent.
Cyber talent globally (D.C. Region)
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Professional & technical workers
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Black representation in tech
Leading Cybersecurity Workforce Pipeline Maryland is shaping the future of cybersecurity by educating the next generation of digital defenders. With more than 20 designated Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, the state’s colleges and universities offer unmatched training, research, and collaboration opportunities – preparing skilled professionals to protect the world’s most critical systems. Maryland is also strengthening its talent pipeline by funding cyber ranges across all 16 community colleges, providing hands-on, real-world training that meets the needs of today’s employers.
University of Maryland’s Cybersecurity Center advances cutting-edge research and training.
Through its Information Security Institute (ISI) and the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Johns Hopkins University advances both academic and applied cybersecurity.
Morgan State’s Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy Center provides students with cyber experts, handson research, and key partnerships.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County pairs hands-on cybersecurity training with a cyberfocused incubator driving industry innovation.
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Maryland is home to a dense network of cybersecurity companies, offering services from threat detection to industrial control and supply chain security.
Dragos Protects critical infrastructure from cyber threats by providing industrial solutions that detect, respond to, and prevent attacks on operational technology systems.
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Tenable Helps organizations reduce cyber risk by providing vulnerability management and exposure insights across their entire digital environment.
Delivers external cybersecurity solutions that protect organizations from digital threats across social media, surface, deep, and dark web platforms.
Opportunities Await
Maryland’s position as a cybersecurity powerhouse is due, in part, to the vast network of military and government resources including federal research centers.
Fort George G. Meade Home to U.S. Cyber Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency, critical institutions in safeguarding the nation’s networks and enabling secure defense communications.
National Institute of Science and Technology Develops standards, guidelines, and frameworks that help organizations strengthen their defenses and manage cyber risks.
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) IARPA drives high-risk, high-reward research to deliver innovative technologies that give the U.S. intelligence community a decisive edge.
DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) The DoD’s center of excellence for digital and multimedia forensics, DC3 provides digital forensics, cyber investigative training, and technical support to protect the DoD from cyber threats.
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Digitally Explore Maryland’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem Scan here or visit business.maryland.gov/cybermap to see the companies and institutions that call Maryland home.
“ MARYLAND IS AT THE EPICENTER OF CYBERSECURITY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INNOVATION. We are tapping into the nation’s top cyber minds and a deep pool of local talent.” Tina Williams-Koroma, Founder & CEO, TCecure
Programs that Power Innovation Maryland is investing in companies that will help secure our position as the Epicenter of Cybersecurity. Some programs include: B uild our Future Grant: Up to $2 million for projects that accelerate growth in technology sectors. R &D Tax Credit: Up to $250,000 based on eligible R&D spending. J ob Creation Tax Credit: Up to $5,000 per new job. T EDCO: State-backed funding for early-stage investment. R ISE Zone Rental Assistance: Provides financial rental assistance.
G lobal Gateway: Provides $10,000 grants to help foreign companies that soft land in the U.S. E mployer Security Clearance Cost Tax Credit: Up to $200,000 for qualified security clearance administrative expenses. Workforce Training Grants: Matching grant funds to reimburse up to 50% of a qualified project. A dvantage Maryland: Up to $5,000 for each net new job accompanied by significant private capital investment.
SECURE YOUR CYBER FUTURE Kimberly Mentzell, Director of Cybersecurity Maryland Department of Commerce kimberly.mentzell@maryland.gov | 443.414.7508 Brandon Cannaday, Cybersecurity Program Manager Maryland Department of Commerce brandon.cannaday@maryland.gov | 443.926.8744 business.maryland.gov/cyber 2_2026