Expanding OT Cybersecurity Training Across Maryland
This month, TAC welcomed its second Maryland State-funded OT BoOTcamp™ cohort, advancing our work to equip Maryland’s workforce with the hands-on skills needed to protect the operational technology systems that power our communities.
Through the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program, TAC was selected as one of just seven organizations statewide to expand workforce development opportunities in high-growth industries. The investment is helping bring specialized OT cybersecurity training to more Maryland workers and strengthen the talent pipeline protecting our state’s critical infrastructure.
The latest cohort focused on real-world OT environments, giving participants hands-on experience securing the systems behind essential services, including water and wastewater infrastructure.
This is workforce development with a direct impact: preparing Maryland professionals to better understand, secure, and protect the systems our communities depend on every day.
The next OT BoOTcamp™ course date has not yet been announced. Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities.
Bringing the Military Cyber Community Together
TheLink continues to serve as a place where the cybersecurity community can gather, exchange ideas, and build connections.
This month, TAC hosted the pre-HammerCon Social ahead of HammerCon 5.0, the national convention of the Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA). HammerCon brings together the American military cyber community for a day focused on connection, collaboration, professional development, and the exchange of ideas.
We’re proud to support MCPA and help create space for the community to connect before the main event. It’s exactly what TheLink was built for: bringing people together around shared missions, emerging challenges, and opportunities to move the community forward.
Looking Ahead
As the end of the year approaches, TAC is looking toward what comes next.
Our focus remains clear: advance the workforce, connect the community, and strengthen Maryland’s ability to protect the critical infrastructure that keeps our communities running.
That means continuing to expand access to hands-on cybersecurity training. It means creating spaces where government, industry, academia, and the broader technology community can come together to share ideas and solve complex challenges. And it means building the skills and partnerships Maryland needs to stay ready for what’s ahead.
There is more work to do, and we’re just getting started.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected, and more resilient Maryland.
