Serving Maryland Businesses Since 2006

Technology
Consulting &
Workforce Training

AI Strategy. Cybersecurity. Digital Workforce Development.

Best Entrust, LLC partners with Maryland organizations to navigate technology transformation and build the skilled, AI-ready workforce that employers actually need. Trusted by federal agencies, higher education, and regional businesses for nearly two decades.

18+
Years in Maryland
4
Active Certifications
$180K+
Grants Managed
PG Co.
Deeply Rooted
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Maryland
Registered &
In Good Standing
Est. June 2006
Who We Are

A Practitioner-Led
Technology Firm

Best Entrust, LLC is a Maryland-based technology consulting and workforce training firm founded in 2006. We are led by Andrew H. Mangle, Ph.D., a practitioner-educator who brings deep expertise across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital transformation.

Our approach is grounded in real-world application. Every training program we design is co-developed with employer partners, benchmarked against labor market data, and delivered using tools that participants will use on day one of employment.

We have served federal agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and regional small businesses. Our engagements range from strategic technology advisory to hands-on workforce training cohorts, all anchored in measurable outcomes.

Prince George's County is our home. We are invested in building the technology talent pipeline that keeps Maryland competitive in the AI era.

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Ph.D., Business Administration — Morgan State University
Cybersecurity focus. AACSB-accredited institution. Dissertation on adaptive security authentication systems.
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Associate Professor (Tenured), MIS — Bowie State University
8 years. NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence. Curriculum Committee Chair. Graduate Program Coordinator.
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Data Analytics Research Fellow — U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
2022–2024. Led LLM, blockchain, and data autonomy architecture initiatives for federal operations.
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Maryland Dept. ID: W11375136 — In Good Standing
Registered June 28, 2006. Fully compliant with Maryland SDAT requirements. Certificate of Status available upon request.
Active
Credentials
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor
CSSLP Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
PMP Project Management Professional
What We Deliver

Core Capabilities

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AI Tools & Automation Training
Hands-on training in applied AI, large language models, workflow automation, and machine learning tools. Curriculum designed around tools employers are actively deploying, not theoretical frameworks.
LLMs Prompt Engineering Automation AI Governance
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Data Analytics & Digital Operations
From data literacy to full-stack analytics workflows. Training covers data pipelines, visualization, business intelligence tools, and operational reporting aligned to real employer workflows.
Data Analytics BI Tools Digital Ops SQL / Python
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Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Security-first technology advisory and training. Deep expertise in NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, risk assessment, and information assurance drawn from federal, academic, and enterprise engagements.
NIST Risk Mgmt Compliance InfoSec
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Curriculum Design & Delivery
Employer-co-designed curricula built around competency-based outcomes. Experience in online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery with Quality Matters certification and over 30 courses developed and delivered.
CBE Quality Matters LMS Assessment
05
Entrepreneurship & Business Formation
Specialized programming for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners integrating digital literacy, fintech fundamentals, and AI-powered business tools to accelerate economic development.
Entrepreneurship FinTech Small Business Economic Dev
06
Technology Strategy & Advisory
Fractional CIO/CTO services for organizations navigating AI adoption, digital transformation, vendor selection, and technology governance. 18+ years advising government, education, and enterprise clients.
AI Strategy Digital Transformation Fractional CIO
Workforce Development

Built to Deliver
Job-Ready Outcomes

Best Entrust designs training programs with a single goal: participants who are ready to contribute from day one. Every program integrates employer co-design, real-tool proficiency, and structured pathways to placement.

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Employer-Led Design
Curricula developed with and validated by employer partners. Skills maps built from actual job descriptions and employer interviews, not textbooks.
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Data-Driven Evidence
Training plans grounded in Maryland labor market data, BLS projections, and regional skills gap analysis. We quantify the need before we propose the solution.
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Placement-Focused
Every cohort includes structured job placement support, employer connection events, and retention follow-through. Training is not complete until participants are employed.
Proven Experience

Selected
Engagements

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Data Analytics Research Fellow
2022 – 2024
Directed AI and data architecture initiatives involving large language models, blockchain, and data autonomy frameworks for mission-critical federal applications. Contributed to a DHS patent on Web 3.0 and blockchain data architecture.
Bowie State University — Prince George's County
Tenured Associate Professor, MIS
2017 – Present
Leads AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technology curriculum at an NSA/DHS-designated Center of Academic Excellence. 8 years of curriculum design, graduate advising, and applied technology instruction serving a majority-minority institution in PG County.
Interledger Foundation
Principal Investigator — AI & FinTech Training Program
2022 – Present
Managed $180,000 across two grant awards. Designed and delivered AI-integrated digital finance curriculum, connecting students to global fintech networks. Demonstrates proven grant management and accountability at scale.
Therapeutic Alternatives of Maryland
Board of Directors / Chief Technology Officer
2016 – 2020
Board-level technology strategy, vendor management, and digital engagement for a Maryland healthcare nonprofit. Directly analogous to the fractional, outcome-driven engagement model used in workforce training partnerships.
Northrup Grumman — Faculty Research Collaboration
Co-Principal Investigator
2023 – Present
$40,000 industry-funded engagement producing deliverables aligned with employer needs in emerging technologies and market research. Demonstrates ability to translate industry requirements into structured academic and training outcomes.
U.S. Army CERDEC (ORISE)
Faculty Research — Strategic Cyber Management
Summer 2015
Evaluated Department of Defense cybersecurity posture, recommended tactical cyber strategies, and assessed capability gaps. Established track record of security advisory at the federal level.
Get In Touch

Ready to Partner

Best Entrust brings nearly two decades of Maryland-based technology consulting and workforce development experience to every engagement. We are actively partnering with regional organizations, employers, and economic development entities to build the AI-ready talent pipeline Prince George's County needs.

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Email
andy@bestentrust.com
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Phone
410.343.9483
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Location
Baltimore, Maryland
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LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/andrew-mangle
Firm Information
For verification and grant documentation purposes
Legal Name Best Entrust, LLC
State of Formation Maryland
MD Dept. ID W11375136
Date Established June 28, 2006
Standing In Good Standing ✓
Entity Type Limited Liability Company
Principal Andrew H. Mangle, Ph.D.
Credentials CISSP · CISA · CSSLP · PMP