Cybersecurity Services in College Park, Maryland

What should a College Park business know before hiring a cybersecurity provider?

• The Maryland State Archives' Maryland Manual lists College Park in Prince George's County, incorporated in 1945, with City Hall at 7401 Baltimore Ave., Suite 201, College Park, MD 20740, (240) 487-3500, and an Economic Development manager at (240) 487-3506. Source: Maryland State Archives, Maryland Manual On-Line: College Park
• The City of College Park's Office of Economic Development says it provides resources to cultivate a thriving business atmosphere by fostering business retention, expansion, visitor attraction and tourism, gives its phone as 240.487.3506 and hours as Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and links to Business Licenses & Permits and a Guide to City Businesses. Source: City of College Park: Economic Development
• The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's Prince George's County parks site lists College Park Airport at 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, 301-864-5844, says it was established in 1909 after Wilbur Wright came to the field to train two military officers to fly, and describes it as steps from College Park Metro Station. Source: M-NCPPC Prince George's County Parks and Recreation: College Park Airport
• The University of Maryland calls itself the flagship institution of the State of Maryland, gives its address as College Park, MD 20742, and says it is located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, just four miles from the nation's capital. Source: University of Maryland: visit
• The Maryland APEX Accelerator gives its headquarters address as 5825 University Research Court, Suite 3200, College Park, MD 20740, by appointment only, and says it serves all 24 Maryland counties, including Prince George's. Source: Maryland APEX Accelerator: locations

What does Maryland breach law require?

Unless an investigation finds misuse is not likely, a business must notify affected Maryland residents as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 45 days after it discovers or is notified of the breach, and must notify the Maryland Attorney General before it notifies residents. Source: Maryland Commercial Law, section 14-3504

Where can a College Park business get local help?

• City of College Park Office of Economic Development: City office at City Hall, 7401 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 201, College Park, 240.487.3506, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Provides resources for business retention and expansion, and links to Business Licenses & Permits and a Guide to City Businesses.
• Maryland SBDC, Corridor Region: Serves Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Office hours are by appointment only.
• Maryland APEX Accelerator: No cost one on one government contracting counseling for Maryland based small businesses, all 24 counties. Headquarters in College Park, by appointment.
• Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit: Maryland Commerce credit for buyers with fewer than 50 Maryland employees who buy cybersecurity from a Qualified Maryland Cybersecurity Seller.
• CISA Region 3: The federal cybersecurity agency's regional office for Delaware, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia: risk mitigation advice, assessments and trainings.

What do businesses in College Park ask about cybersecurity providers?

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Sources: DoD CIO: About CMMC; CISA Cyber Hygiene Services; CISA no-cost cybersecurity services and tools