The Cybersecurity Association is proud to serve as a Community Partner for this year’s DMV Rising Conference taking place on September 18, 2025. This executive-level event will unite the brightest minds in cybersecurity from across the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region to explore innovation, policy, and the future of digital security.
The Cybersecurity Association is excited to launch Steering Committees for each of our three Centers of Excellence: Business Growth & Innovation, Cyber Talent, and Cyber Resilience. These high-level committees will provide strategic direction, ensure programs meet member needs, and strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem. Open to current Association members, each committee will meet quarterly ...
The Cybersecurity Association, Inc. is proud to reveal the 2025 Cybersecurity Awards finalists. Now in its 9th year, the program celebrates the region’s top innovators, defenders, and change-makers who are advancing our nation’s cybersecurity. Winners will be announced at the Awards Celebration on September 25 at the Bethesda Marriott. Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you for ...
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a subscription-based cybercrime model enabling affiliates to deploy pre-built ransomware toolkits against designated targets. This article examines the structure of RaaS operations, their historical development, the methods attackers use to penetrate networks, and evidence-based mitigation strategies recommended by leading cybersecurity authorities.
As cyber threats grow more advanced in 2025, organizations face a critical turning point. This blog explores five key cybersecurity trends shaping the year so far, from the industrialization of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and AI-powered cyberattacks to supply chain vulnerabilities, evolving compliance regulations, and the rise of cyber resilience as a boardroom priority. Learn how forward ...
Leaders from across Maryland’s public sector gathered at the 2025 Southern Maryland Cyber Summit by ePlus Technologies to tackle AI, critical infrastructure, workforce development, and budget challenges in cybersecurity. A day of impact and insight.
