Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller and Maryland Secretary of Commerce Harry Coker, Jr. attended the Annual RSA Cybersecurity Conference from April 28 to May 1, 2025, in San Francisco – one of the world’s leading gatherings of cybersecurity professionals – to promote the state’s unmatched assets to a global audience.

With more than 18,000 information technology companies and a consistent ranking among the most innovative states in the U.S., Maryland continues to assert its leadership in the cybersecurity sector.

“Maryland isn’t just keeping pace—we’re setting the standard,” Lt. Governor Miller told attendees. “With one of the most robust pipelines for tech talent in the country and unmatched assets like our universities, military installations, and federal research hubs, we are building the future of cybersecurity right here. At RSA, I made it clear: Maryland is where innovation meets mission—and we intend to lead the nation.”

The international conference convened global experts, innovators, and policymakers to address pressing cybersecurity challenges. Lt. Governor Miller and Secretary Coker used the platform to emphasize Maryland’s strengths in cyber innovation, workforce development, and national defense – reinforcing the state’s position as a top destination for cybersecurity investment and talent.

Maryland also ranks in the top five nationally for STEM professionals and boasts one of the highest concentrations of doctoral-level scientists and engineers.

“Not only does Maryland have cybersecurity assets that no other state can match, we are making important investments to secure the state’s leadership in fields like AI and quantum,” said Maryland Secretary of Commerce Harry Coker, Jr. “It’s been a privilege to attend the RSA Conference, connect with cyber professionals and thought leaders from around the world, and share why Maryland is where they should be doing business.”

“I was pleased to join Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Secretary Harry Coker at Tenable’s booth in San Francisco at RSA Conference 2025,” said Tenable Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs James Hayes. “Tenable is proud to represent Maryland innovation with its unwavering commitment to the cybersecurity mission, alongside strong partners in the Moore-Miller Administration. We discussed the importance of cybersecurity and the mission-critical capabilities of Tenable’s exposure management platform that help approximately 44,000 organizations gain visibility into the risk they face from across the modern attack surface.”  

Why Maryland Leads in Cybersecurity:

• Deep, strategic partnerships with in-state military assets, including Fort Meade, NSA, U.S. Cyber Command, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as well as Army and Navy research centers
• World-renowned research universities such as the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, and Morgan State University—recognized for driving innovation and developing top-tier cybersecurity talent
• A thriving private-sector ecosystem, home to companies like Dragos, EnVeil, Huntress, Netography, ZeroFox, Tenable, Patero, Cyberpoint, and Personam
• A strong base of small businesses that underpin the state’s economy, including Cydeploy, TurnGate, and Cloudforce

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