A panel charged with assessing Maryland’s vulnerability to cyberattacks recommended Friday that the state create a team of emergency personnel charged with defending its networks against hackers.
The General Assembly created the Maryland Cybersecurity Council last year and asked for regular reports with ideas for how to better protect the state’s computers and other critical infrastructure connected to the internet.
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, chairman of the council, said planning for a major cyberattack that could shut down the electrical grid or interfere with the financial system is now as important as preparing for natural disasters.
“If we had reservists on hand who were trained to combat this specific type of threat, we could minimize the damage, notify the public quicker, and protect valuable information and assets,” Frosh said. For the full article click here
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