About Our Collective
As the cohorts of the first Cyber Howard Accelerator Program, we have banded together to form a collective with the goal to protect and serve our government institutions from the modern day threats our great country faces in the cyber world. Join our community and support our cause!
Led by our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for the Cyber Howard Accelerator Program
TeamWorx Security
Chris Anthony
TeamWorx Security specializes in advanced threat detection and response solutions for enterprise environments.
Our team of security experts combines AI-powered tools with human expertise to identify and neutralize cyber threats before they impact your business.
Seven Innovative Companies
The collective consists of seven innovative cybersecurity companies from the inaugural Cyber Howard Accelerator cohort, each bringing unique expertise and solutions to address critical security challenges.
Hopr
Tom McNamara
Hopr.co, recognized by Gartner as a tech innovator in Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD), disrupts threat actors' ability to plan and execute cyber-attacks.
Hopr's patented technology protects workloads, APIs, and data-in-transit in all clouds through high frequency rotation of workload identity and secrets.
The defense utilizes three key innovations: Codes Hidden in Plain Sight (CHIPS™) technology, Synchronous Ephemeral Encryption (SEE™) protocol, and a decentralized, cert-free identity manager—preventing connections from untrusted sources before they reach an endpoint.
GuardTower
Colin Hamill
Sentinel Forge Technologies was founded in 2021 with the goal of bringing cybersecurity to individuals, businesses and industries.
Their mission is protecting clients from ransomware and cyberattacks through innovative security solutions and proactive defense strategies.
LegioX
Gordon Long
LegioX Cyber Technologies is modeled on anticipating and knowing how the attacker will operate - because our primary experience is on the offensive side of security.
We specialize in utilizing cyber deception to target attackers' modus operandi and put the advantage back in the hands of your organization.
Bourg Labs
Andy Bower
RDO19, a product of Bourg Labs, is a Counter-AI (C-AI) platform designed to sense, analyze, and respond to AI-generated cyber-attacks in real time.
Qerberos
Angus Chen
QRTrust is an AI-powered cybersecurity solution designed to detect and prevent malicious QR codes, commonly known as quishing (QR phishing).
Fake QR codes can be generated for free in under a minute, and the human eye can't distinguish between legitimate and malicious ones.
As QR codes become increasingly embedded in daily life—for payments, information access, and verification through various platforms—they have also emerged as a growing attack vector.
H.H. Holdings Group
Deji Rotimi
Audit Box is an AI-powered platform designed to streamline and automate audits, regulatory compliance, and risk management across industries.
It offers a structured, end-to-end workflow—from onboarding and pre-audit assessments to full audits, AI-driven compliance scoring, enforcement actions, and remediation tracking.
The platform enables businesses, trade associations, regulators, and auditors to collaboratively manage compliance requirements while reducing manual effort and improving audit efficiency.
VeraVendor
Vivek Rao
AI Underwriting Assistant. VeraVendor offers an intelligent agent that streamlines the underwriting process.
Our solution automatically analyzes applications and provides data-driven recommendations to improve decision-making and efficiency.
Program Background
The Cyber Howard Accelerator, hosted by HCEDA and TAC, is a 12-week intensive program supporting early-stage cybersecurity companies. It focuses on scaling businesses, refining technologies, and establishing market presence for DefenseTech, GovCon, dual-use, and commercial industries.
"The Cyber Howard Accelerator is more than a business development program—it is a strategic investment in Howard County's economic future."
Comprehensive Support
Participants received hands-on support in product readiness, market validation, business growth, investment, and operational readiness throughout the intensive 12-week program.
Our Mission
The collective's mission is to foster collaboration among its seven member companies to drive innovation, create jobs, and strengthen Howard County's cybersecurity ecosystem. By working together, we can address complex security challenges and develop comprehensive solutions that protect critical infrastructure.
Innovation
Driving cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions through collaborative research and development.
Job Creation
Building a robust workforce in Howard County's cybersecurity sector through growth and training.
Ecosystem Strength
Establishing Howard County as a center of cybersecurity excellence and innovation.
Our graduates are equipped to sustain operations, with many transitioning to the Maryland Innovation Center for further incubation, contributing to Howard County's reputation as a center of cybersecurity excellence.
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