Cybersecurity and Howard County
Where Mission Meets Innovation
Howard County is one of the nation’s premier communities, centrally located between two of the largest metropolitan areas—Washington D.C. and Baltimore. With over 320,000 residents and one of the most educated workforces, the county is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family. Howard County’s strategic location, proximity to Fort George Meade, and key research institutions like Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, make it a prime hub for the growing cybersecurity industry.
Why Howard County?
- Strategic Location: Howard County’s central position between Washington D.C. and Baltimore provides unparalleled access to government agencies, research institutions, and business opportunities.
- Cybersecurity Workforce: With proximity to U.S. Cyber Command, the National Security Agency (NSA), and leading universities, Howard County has one of the largest pools of cybersecurity professionals in the U.S.
- Business Growth: Home to major companies like Tenable Network Security and recent expansions like Amazon and KBR, Howard County’s private sector generates $30.2 billion in economic output across industries like healthcare, biotech, and IT.
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Cyber Howard Accelerator
The Cyber Howard Accelerator, led by the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) in partnership with the Technology Advancement Center (TAC), is designed to support early-stage cybersecurity companies. This program provides mentorship, funding connections and technical resources to help entrepreneurs refine their products, scale operations and secure investment.
