The Center for Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech), under the leadership of Director Charles Harry, has officially been added to the Maryland Cybersecurity Council as part of a major update to its membership charter. This change, codified in Senate Bill 294 during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session, underscores GoTech’s expanding role in advancing cybersecurity policy, risk governance and technology oversight at the state level.
The legislation broadens the Council’s mandate to include new areas of focus such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and emerging cyber threats, and positions GoTech alongside other leading institutions shaping Maryland’s cybersecurity future. GoTech is now one of several expert organizations granted a formal seat on the Council, with its addition taking effect on October 1, 2025.
GoTech’s inclusion reflects its distinctive interdisciplinary mission, which integrates public policy, computer science and systems thinking to address the complex governance challenges posed by emerging technologies. The Center cultivates a diverse community of educators, researchers, private sector leaders and policymakers to examine the development and sustainment of critical infrastructure systems, assess the societal implications of 21st-century technologies and promote collaborative public–private solutions. This integrative approach makes GoTech uniquely positioned to support the Council’s efforts to enhance Maryland’s cybersecurity resilience and strategic policy planning.
“GoTech’s addition to the Maryland Cybersecurity Council marks an exciting moment for our school and the state,” said Robert C. Orr, dean of the School of Public Policy. “This milestone reflects our commitment to shaping how emerging technologies are governed, and we’re proud to see our faculty and researchers driving real-world impact where it matters most.”
“I’m excited that GoTech was asked to join efforts by the state of Maryland to improve cybersecurity across critical infrastructure sectors,” said Harry. “GoTech’s mission and associated research projects will be a great addition to the deep expertise already supporting the council.”
GoTech’s participation will help guide the Council’s strategic direction on urgent issues such as adversarial AI, cyberattacks, deepfake technologies, unethical use of emerging technologies and digital fraud.
For more information about SB 294, visit the Maryland General Assembly site: SB 294 PDF
