Posts Tagged ‘Barbara A. Mikulski’

New UMD Cyber Center to Strengthen Public-Private Partnerships

New UMD Cyber Center to Strengthen Public-Private Partnerships

The University of Maryland is launching a new cybersecurity initiative that aims to stimulate public-private partnerships and address national vulnerabilities, including those facing industry.

The focal point of the initiative, the new Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC-squared, or MC2), will implement a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity education, research and technology…

Maryland to Train 1,000 Cybersecurity Students

Maryland to Train 1,000 Cybersecurity Students

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley announced yesterday the state is partnering with higher education, government and industry to train 1,000 students in cybersecurity.

“This is about jobs, jobs, jobs – jobs that keep the country safe and keep the economy strong,” Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski said. “It’s about giving people the tools they need to prepare for the jobs of the…