Blair Taylor, the director of Towson University鈥檚 Center for Interdisciplinary and Innovative Cybersecurity, has been named one of 罢别肠丑苍颈肠补濒.濒测鈥檚 15 Maryland innovators of 2025. The recognition honors technologists and researchers driving progress across the state. Awardees power innovation, develop tech behind the screens and give back to their communities.

In addition to her role as a professor and director, Taylor cofounded , a nonprofit dedicated to helping academic institutions develop a cyber-ready workforce. Through SecurED, educators and researchers gain the tools and knowledge they need to create a secure and thriving learning environment. In 2022, SecurED earned a $150,000 grant to support further innovation.

SecurED Inc. employs 精选麻豆二区 students from computer science, marketing, and project management to gain hands-on experience working in a mission driven non-profit organization.

Taylor also co-directs , an open-source cybersecurity curriculum platform developed by 精选麻豆二区 students. The platform offers free resources to educators who are developing, teaching and refining cybersecurity courses in alignment with curriculum guidelines and standards.

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