Cybersecurity - Workgroup to Study Data Security - Establishment
Sponsor: J.B. Jennings (District 7)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: CybersecurityStatus: Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Workgroup to Study Data Security to study certain data protection standards, identify existing standards that would best be assimilated by State agencies, and develop recommendations on and assess certain fiscal impacts; and requiring the Workgroup to submit an interim report by December 1, 2024 and a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by June 30, 2025.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cornish, Tasha | Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Richberg, Jim | Fortinet | Oral |
| FAV | Orme, Bryan | GuidePoint Security | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Reinhardt, Richardlobbyist | Percy Public Affairs, LLC | Oral |
| FAV | McNair, Lee | Unitarian Universalist Environmental Justice Ministry | Position only |
| FAV | Radolec, Matthew | Varonis Systems | Oral |
| FAV | Benhoff, Jean | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Bonasera, Jason | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Vetter, Drew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Mulford, Patrick | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVReinhardt, RichardPercy Public Affairs, LLCRegistered for: Allegany County Historical Society; Allegany Museum, Inc.; City of Cumberland; City of Frostburg; Diamond Game; Inncuvate Community Development Partners, Inc.…