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Maryland bolsters cybersecurity with new monitoring service

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation on Wednesday announced the implementation of SecurityScorecard, a cybersecurity monitoring service, to bolster its supervision of Maryland financial institutions. This move underscores the Office’s commitment to consumer protection in the face of evolving cyberthreats. SecurityScorecard will provide continuous, real-time monitoring of cybersecurity risks for state-regulated banks, credit unions, and other […]

Maryland launches first-of-its-kind tech bug bounty program

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has announced the successful completion of its first bug bounty program, which identified over 40 exploitable vulnerabilities in the state’s public-facing web assets. Launched as a pilot program focused on 12 key state websites, the initiative was later expanded to encompass all *.maryland.gov, *.md.gov, and *.state.md.us domains. This wide-ranging approach, modeled after […]

Maryland to offer free AI courses to state employees

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) this week announced that it is offering free AI courses and workshops to state employees. This is part of an effort to make the technology more accessible and responsible for the public sector. The State of Maryland’s educational AI resources are made possible through its partnership with InnovateUS, a non-profit organization dedicated […]

Maryland Department of Labor announces $1.8 million in funding for cyber ranges to address cybersecurity workforce gap

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Tuesday announced that it is providing $1.8 million in funding to support the development of cyber ranges that will provide in-demand cybersecurity training to close a critical workforce gap. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to address a projected cybersecurity skills gap of over 30,000 vacancies in 2023. The funding will […]

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Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports. The Maryland Department of Information Technology, the Maryland Department of Disabilities, and the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives will work together to assess the state’s […]

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Governor Moore swears In five new executive leaders

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders to key positions in state government. The five appointments are part of the 2024 legislative session. Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. Rai is a higher education advocate with more than 30 years of experience championing access to higher education and improving student success […]

Governor Moore visits Maryland Department of Information Technology to discuss modernization efforts

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore visited the Maryland Department of Information Technology in Crownsville this week to discuss the modernization of state service through the use of enhanced information technology. The visit is in support of the Moore-Miller administration’s efforts to make state government more efficient and effective through the implementation of artificial intelligence, user-centered design, and ensuring equal access to […]

Governor Moore announces executive order on artificial intelligence, other actions to transform Maryland digital services

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced four major actions that the Moore-Miller Administration is taking to transform the digital experience in State government. The transformation focuses on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, user-centered design in digital services, ensuring equal access to all information technology, and protecting Maryland’s digital infrastructure through enhanced intergovernmental partnerships. “In our first year, we […]

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