Cybersecurity council begins work to curb risks to utilities, agencies in Maryland

In its first meeting, the group, with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, outlined goals to minimize cyber risks.

NIST Receives $1.1 Billion in Obama’s Proposed Budget

The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg will gain an additional $255.8 million, for a total of $1.1 billion, next year if President Barack Obama’s proposed budget is passed.

Maryland’s Cybersecurity Industry Thrives Despite Hackers’ Evolution

As cyberattacks grow in number and severity, businesses and government alike are combining to help achieve U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s goal of making Maryland the “epicenter for cybersecurity.”

Cybersecurity Center Planned in Montgomery County

In an effort to fight what Sen. Barbara Mikulski described as the “new enduring war” against “hate-hackers,” Maryland officials announced Thursday a plan to create the National Cyber Center of Excellence for Cyber Security in Montgomery County.