An exceptional network of companies in cyber security, aerospace, defense, space, satellite and interactive technologies make Maryland an information and technology magnet.  Leading companies include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, Thales, SAIC and Verizon. 

One of the nation’s highest concentrations of IT workers and nearly 9,500 businesses position Maryland at the epicenter for global cyber security. Top industry leaders in Maryland develop the latest technologies and advanced encryption methods to secure electronic communications worldwide. Sourcefire, SafeNet, Oculis Labs, Solvern Innovations, Sycamore. US and Proteus Technologies represent leading cyber security innovators in Maryland.

Joshua Konowe, Uppidy

No strangers to entrepreneurial success, Gregg Smith and Joshua Konowe joined forces last November to form Uppidy--a first-of-its-kind mobile application that enables companies to safely monitor and store employee text and SMS conversations. Uppidy, which launched January 2011, is currently available on Black Berry and Android systems and is coming soon to Apple iPhone.