Cybersecurity
Cyber Innovation Thrives Here in Montgomery County, MD
Why choose Montgomery County for your cyber growth? Talent, location & dozens of assets. Find out more. VIEW CYBERSECURITY BROCHURE >
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDITS AND INCENTIVES
Cybersecurity Investment Incentive Tax Credit (CIITC) is a refundable income tax credit to Qualified Investors who receive a credit equal to 33% of an eligible investment in Qualified Maryland Cybersecurity Companies (QMCCs).
Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit (BMC) is for a Qualified Maryland Company that purchase cyber technologies.
Employer Security Clearance Costs (ESCC) Tax Credit provides income tax credits for expenses for federal security clearance costs, construction of SCIFs and selected leasing costs.
Explore county, state and other tax credits and incentives to spur business growth. We will work with you to identify federal, state and local incentives and credits to further your move or growth.
RESOURCES
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), a part of NIST, is a collaborative hub for industry, government and academia to address businesses most pressing cyber issues. SEE NCCoE EVENTS >
Maryland Tech Council actively engages in building strong technology, life science and cyber industries by supporting the efforts of individual members.
Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) partners with cyber companies, general businesses, government entities, nonprofits, and academic institutions.
2021 VC INVESTMENT IN MD CYBER COMPANIES
MD HAS HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF STEM JOBS IN THE U.S.
% SHARE OF ALL HIGH-TECH BUSINESSES IN MD
CERTIFIED NSA/DHS CAEs
Find the Top Cybersecurity Talent, the Support Resources and the Unparalleled Proximity to Key Federal Assets
Grow with us in the region that’s home to the nation’s top security agencies and powerful intelligence communities. Maryland has the highest concentration of computer information and research scientist in the nation and is second in the total number of these scientists. Maryland ranks as a top ten global cybersecurity hub, is the 2nd ranked state in the Milken Institute's Technology Research and Development index. We have the resources, technology, and network to help your company serve federal institutions and private companies.
Our prime location is central to the NSA, the CIA, the DoD and numerous other federal and military institutions. It’s all right here next to the nation’s capital: Montgomery County, Maryland.
TOP NAMES IN CYBERSECURITY CALL MARYLAND THEIR HOME IN 2020 +
In Montgomery County and throughout our region, Maryland is one of the strongest spots for cyber success. Our companies include:
Booz Allen Hamilton • Fasoo • Fidelis • Koolspan • Leidos • Lockheed Martin • Northrop Grumman • Tenable • TISTA • ZeroFox
ACCESS OUR FEDERAL ASSETS
Within a 50-mile radius and throughout Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, you’ll find the CIA and DISA, to name just some of the many major intelligence agencies in our region. Close by, find the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, the nation’s pioneering ‘code maker and breaker.’
MONTGOMERY COUNTY +
18 Federal Agency HQs including NIST, NIH & FDA
38 Federal Labs
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)
GREATER MD, D.C. & VA +
60 Federal Government Agencies
The U.S. Cyber Command Center
The National Security Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency
74 Federal Labs
20 Military Facilities
FEDERAL SPENDING +
$15 Billion in cyber related activities
$9.6 Billion for the Department of Defense (largest amount)
LOCAL AND REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSETS
Montgomery County, Maryland’s powerful pipeline of talent represents some of the smartest people in the country, with 59% holding bachelor’s degrees and 32% with a grad degree or higher. Find the most qualified cyber professionals available to grow your company.
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING EXCELLENCE +
Maryland has an education system for training cyber professionals that is second to none.MONTGOMERY COUNTY: Universities at Shady Grove • Montgomery College's Cyber Pathways program
THROUGHOUT MARYLAND & NEIGHBORING WASHINGTON, D.C.: Johns Hopkins University • University of MD Baltimore County (UMBC) acclaimed cyber program • Georgetown University • George Washington University • American University • The National Defense University • Capitol Technology University
2021 VC DEALS IN MARYLAND +
ZeroFox, $1.6 Billion (3 separate deals)
Dragos, $200 Million
Netography, $45 Million
Huntress Labs, $40 Million
Quantum Xchange, $23.5 Million
GREAT WORK/LIFE BALANCE +
Next to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
Prime east coast business corridor of the U.S.
World class entertainment and 500 cultural orgs
421 parks across 37,000 acres of parkland
1/3 of U.S. population within a day’s drive of our County
3 international airports nearby
Nearly 100 bike share stations
24 farmers markets and 27 CSAs
More than 1 Million residents strong