Maryland is the first state in the nation to offer tax credits to businesses that "buy local" cybersecurity products and services. Join BBB and the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. for a breakfast & networking event featuring discussions detailing the benefits available through the new law.

Presenters

Jody Thomas, VP Communications, BBB of Greater Maryland
Darrell Lafoon, VP of Technology, EZShield
Stacey Smith, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.
Ken McCreedy, Director of Cybersecurity & Aerospace Business, MD Dept of Commerce

Agenda

8:00 am - Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking 

8:15 - Welcome -  Jody Thomas, VP Communications & Marketing, BBB of Greater Maryland & Introductions 

8:20 - SB228 Buy MD Cyber Incentive Tax Credit  -  Stacey Smith, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. and Ken McCreedy, Director of Cybersecurity and Aerospace Business, Maryland Department of Commerce 

8:40 - Open discussion: From a cybersecurity perspective, what can be done to protect and help MD small business - Darrell Lafoon, VP of Technology, EZShield

9:00 - Networking 

9:30 - Adjournment