New hire to help leverage the nation’s epicenter for cybersecurity talent
COLUMBIA, Md., (March 12, 2025) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces the recent appointment of Seeyew Mo as the senior advisor for the Cyber Maryland program. In this role, Mo and TEDCO’s Government Program Development, Affairs & Policy team, works closely with the Cyber Maryland Board, Cyber Maryland Workgroups, Governor’s Workforce Development Board and other ecosystem stakeholders to develop and implement a statewide strategy to strengthen Maryland’s cybersecurity workforce pipeline infrastructure.
“Expanding Maryland’s skilled cyber workforce is vital to our state’s economic growth,” says Maryland Secretary of Labor Portia Wu. “Seeyew Mo’s experience connecting the dots between technology, workforce, and security will be essential to our success. We look forward to collaborating with him to drive forward this critical work.”
Cyber Maryland was established during the 2023 legislative session to address workforce vacancies across the state. Guided by an 18-member board of directors, the program is helping to create and build a talent pipeline in the cybersecurity field, serve as a hub for State workforce development programs in cybersecurity and coordinate cybersecurity and research innovation across the State.
“Since its inception two years ago, the Cyber Maryland Program has worked collaboratively with the Cyber Maryland Board and industry stakeholders to provide valuable insights that we’re using to coordinate and align the state’s ecosystem towards a shared vision that ensures the cybersecurity workforce needs of the state are met now and in the future,” said Alex Choi, executive director, government program development, affairs & research, TEDCO. “We are pleased to have Seeyew’s expertise and deep industry knowledge to elevate our efforts and are more confident than ever that the program will continue to thrive while offering Marylanders more support and opportunities.”
Mo is an expert in cybersecurity, workforce development and national security, with two decades of experience spanning policymaking, technology development and stakeholder engagement. Mo most recently served as the White House assistant national cyber director for cyber workforce, education and economic advancement, where he led the implementation of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy, a landmark initiative growing the nation’s cyber talent. Prior to his White House role, he was a TechCongress Fellow with Senator Mark Warner, advising on cybersecurity and national security policy.
“I have seen firsthand how essential cybersecurity is to everyday life,” said Mo. “And I am excited to work with TEDCO, the Cyber Maryland board, the Governor’s Workforce Development Board and the various other stakeholders as we build a dynamic workforce and education infrastructure that will not only promote economic growth but also cultivate and retain world-class talent. Through our efforts, we will continue creating an ecosystem that reflects Maryland’s status as the epicenter for cybersecurity talent.”
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