Senate Bill 25 updates Maryland’s existing cybersecurity tax credit into the Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit, expanding access to critical security services for small businesses and nonprofits while prioritizing Maryland-based cyber companies. The bill removes outdated eligibility limits, makes the credit refundable so nonprofits can benefit, and raises revenue and purchase caps so local ...
The Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit has helped anchor investment and innovation in the state for years. Now, as Maryland’s cybersecurity sector matures, industry leaders are pressing for reforms that better reflect how modern cybersecurity businesses operate and why engagement from the community matters more than ever.
Cybersecurity in 2026 is no longer just about defense, it’s about leadership, resilience, and collaboration. As AI-driven threats accelerate, regulations evolve, and digital ecosystems grow more complex, organizations must rethink how they prepare for what’s next. In this thought leadership post, the Cybersecurity Association, Inc. explores the emerging challenges of 2026, highlights the power of ...
At DataTribe’s 2025 Cyber Innovation Day, Evergreen Advisors’ CFO Advisory leaders—Eric Clarke, David Christopher, and Bob Latchford—highlighted the accelerating pace of innovation and the need for financial strategy to evolve alongside it. Key themes included: Innovation is outpacing many companies’ financial maturity. Strong capital planning and real-time decision-making are essential for ...
The Maryland EARN Grant funds accelerated, remote cybersecurity and IT courses that prepare professionals for CompTIA certifications including Security+, Network+, Linux+, and PenTest+. These four-week, instructor-led classes offer full college credit and are designed for currently employed cyber and IT professionals. Eligibility is limited to those who live or work in Baltimore County.
BTS Software Solutions, named GovCon of the Year at the 2025 Cybersecurity Awards, has secured a strategic growth investment from Blue Delta Capital Partners. The partnership provides capital, resources, and federal market expertise to scale BTS’s counter-UAS and cybersecurity solutions, pursue strategic acquisitions, and expand its mission-driven impact for national security clients. With ...
Member Spotlight: Tower Federal Credit Union Strengthens Community Support Through $70,000 Donation This initiative reflects Tower’s deep commitment to service—both to its members and the broader community, through financial contributions and employee volunteerism via the Tower Gives Back program. By pairing corporate philanthropy with hands-on engagement, Tower exemplifies how Maryland ...
At its October 28, 2025 meeting, the Maryland Cybersecurity Council elected Markus Rauschecker, J.D., as its new chair, succeeding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown. The Council leads statewide cybersecurity initiatives, policy guidance, and public-private collaboration.
Uniting Women in Cyber 2025 brought together leaders, innovators, and rising voices to explore the future of cybersecurity through connection, collaboration, and bold ideas. Hosted by The Cyber Guild, the event focused on global challenges, emerging technologies, and building a more inclusive, resilient cyber workforce. More than a conference, UWIC is a movement driving real change in the field.
Jacqui Magnes, CEO of COMSO dba CISPOINT, asserts that cybersecurity can no longer be left to a lone “IT guy.” Modern threats are too frequent, sophisticated, and widespread for one person to manage. Human error remains the leading cause of breaches, making security a shared responsibility across the organization. Magnes emphasizes a “Defense in Depth” approach, zero trust principles, automation ...
