Cyber Security Firm to Bring 180 Jobs to County
Accuvant's arrival represents county's push to attract more cyber security firms.
Accuvant Federal Solutions announced on Thursday it would open its new security operations center in Dorsey in Columbia. The opening was announced as Howard County works to attract additional cyber security firms to the area. "It's a great location," said Frank McLallen, vice president of Accuvant's public sector division. "It makes it easy for us to recruit the best experts in cyber security." The firm will bring approximately 180 jobs to Howard County over the next two years, according to a company statement. Accuvant's arrival is part of a broader push by the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) to attract the burgeoning cyber security business, according to HCEDA CEO Laura Newman. "There is no state better positioned …
