Cyber and AI Clinics - Cyber Maryland
Preparing Marylanders for in-demand careers while strengthening cybersecurity for communities across the state
Through a $1.5 million investment from the Maryland Department of Labor’s Cyber Maryland program, three Cyber and AI Clinics are preparing Marylanders for in-demand careers in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence while delivering real-world services that strengthen digital protections for schools, hospitals, nonprofits, small businesses, and other community institutions.
The Cyber and AI Clinics provide low- or no-cost cybersecurity services to organizations that may otherwise lack access to critical cyber support. At the same time, the clinics will give current and prospective cyber professionals supervised, hands-on experience that reflects real employer needs.
Across the grant period, the three clinics are expected to provide over 600 Marylanders with hands-on training in cybersecurity, preparing them for the workforce.
Program Goals
The Cyber and AI Clinics are designed to:
- Expand Maryland’s cyber and AI talent pipeline
- Provide hands-on training and real-world experience
- Help employers access skilled cyber talent
- Strengthen cybersecurity for community-serving organizations
- Support schools, hospitals, nonprofits, small businesses, and other institutions
- Advance Maryland’s position as a national leader in cyber workforce development
Selected Cyber and AI Clinic Awardees
Center for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Serving communities statewide
The Center for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity will create a statewide Cyber and AI Clinic to help nonprofit organizations safeguard essential services from cyber threats. The clinic will support community-serving institutions across Maryland while training current and prospective cyber professionals through supervised, practical cybersecurity work.
TCecure, LLC
Anchored in Prince George’s County
TCecure will lead a Cyber and AI Clinic anchored in Prince George’s County, with a focus on expanding cyber readiness for under-resourced learners and Defense Industrial Base partners. The clinic will help prepare Marylanders for cyber careers while supporting organizations that need stronger digital protections.
Howard Community College
Serving Howard, Frederick, Carroll, and surrounding counties
Howard Community College will expand clinic services in partnership with Frederick Community College and Carroll Community College to serve small businesses, nonprofits, youth services, disability services, workforce development organizations, and other community institutions. The clinic will provide hands-on learning opportunities while strengthening cyber resilience across multiple counties.