On March 6, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Dominic Butchko testified before the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee in support of SB 867 – Cyber Maryland Program – Revisions.
This bill expands and strengthens the Cyber Maryland Program by increasing funding eligibility and ensuring sustained investment in Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce and infrastructure.
By strengthening workforce development, SB 867 incorporates talent improvement strategies, such as those leveraging the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Pipeline Management approach, to ensure Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce is well-prepared to meet evolving industry needs.
As cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication and scale, local governments remain critical in safeguarding essential services and public safety. By expanding access to resources and ensuring sustainable funding, SB 867 empowers counties to develop a robust cybersecurity workforce and enhance digital resilience across Maryland.
SB 867’s cross-file, HB 1468, was heard on March 10 in the House Health and Government Operations Committee. Associate Policy Director Karrington Anderson testified in support of this bill.
SB 867 was heard in the opposite chamber, the Health and Government Operations Committee, on March 25. MACo submitted written testimony in support of this bill.
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