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 ...
The Cybersecurity Association, Inc. celebrated the 9th Annual Cybersecurity Awards on September 25, 2025, at the Bethesda Marriott, honoring leaders, innovators, and organizations driving excellence in cybersecurity. Winners included Summit Business Technologies, RealmOne, iVision Consulting, Netta Squires, RedZone Technologies, ePlus, Camelot Secure, Pixee, BTS Software Solutions, DigiFlight, Dr ...
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.
