The new laws solidify the position of the state's CISOs, establish new offices and set new requirements for critical infrastructure.

A new bill responds to reports that Gov. Larry Hogan and his aides have been using Wickr, an app that self-deletes messages.

State officials said they can once again provide updates about new infections, deaths and testing averages.

The two new officials in Gov. Larry Hogan's office are responsible for updating and implementing statewide policies and leading interagency working groups.

A senior data analyst from the National Security Agency will advise Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's office on data privacy and security policies.

Gov. Larry Hogan also said the state will get guidance on data security from a "senior-level" National Security Agency analyst.

The Republican will use his year leading the National Governors Association to advocate for repair of the country's aging roads, bridges and digital networks.

Gov. Larry Hogan used an executive order to codify the state's chief information security officer role and create a new statewide cybersecurity agency.

The state has funded a two-year contract for a local company to shift Maryland into the digital era.