Cybersecurity Award Winners
Since its inception, the Cybersecurity Association's Annual Cybersecurity Awards have recognized the outstanding achievements of individuals, companies, and organizations that drive innovation and excellence in the cybersecurity landscape. The awards celebrate those who have made significant contributions to the cybersecurity industry, from groundbreaking technologies to transformative leadership. As a prestigious recognition in the cybersecurity field, the awards have honored a diverse array of winners across categories such as cybersecurity innovation, defense, diversity, and government contracting. Below is a list of the distinguished winners since 2017, showcasing the brightest minds and most impactful organizations shaping the future of cybersecurity.
2024 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: Eccalon, LLC
- Best of Baltimore County: Agile Care Enterprises
- Best of Howard County: BTS Software Solutions
- Cybersecurity Woman Warrior: Dr. Adele Merritt, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: RealmOne
- Cybersecurity Champion of the Year Award: Dan Sadler, Constellation
- People's Choice Award: SOCLogix
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year:Skyline Technology Solutions
- Diversity Trailblazer: Towson University Center for Interdisciplinary & Innovative Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year: Hive Pro
- Government Contractor (<$50M) of the Year: Barrow Wise Consulting
- Government Contractor ($50M+) of the Year: Sabre Systems
2023 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: Minerva Cyber Technologies
- Best of Baltimore County: Towson University Center for Interdisciplinary & Innovative Cybersecurity
- Best of Howard County: DigiFlight
- Cybersecurity Champion of the Year: Ken Hlavacek, Maryland Department of Transportation
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: Patero
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year: Dataprise Cybersecurity
- Diversity Trailblazer: University of Maryland Global Campus
- Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year: RackTop Systems
- Government Contractor (<$50M) of the Year: Jovian Concepts
- Government Contractor ($50M+) of the Year: CyberCore Technologies People’s Choice: Agile Care Enterprises
2022 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: Cheaper than a Geek
- Innovator of the Year (cybersecurity technology company award): Zuul IOT
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year (cybersecurity services company award): SIXGEN
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: CyDeploy
- Cybersecurity Champion Award: Ira Winkler
- Cyber Warrior Woman of the Year: Angie Lienert, Founder & CEO, IntelliGenesis
- Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award: Cybrary
- Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award: NPower
- Maryland People's Choice Award: Zuul IOT
2021 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: Fort Meade Alliance
- Best of Howard County: Bricata
- Best of Montgomery County: Quantum Xchange
- Innovator of the Year (cybersecurity technology company award): Blackpoint
- Cyber Cybersecurity Defender of the Year (cybersecurity services company award): Dragos
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: INKY
- Cybersecurity Champion Award: Angie Lienert, Founder & CEO, IntelliGenesis
- Cyber Warrior Woman of the Year: Donna Ruginski, Executive Director of Cyber Initiatives, UMBC Center for Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award: SANS Institute
- Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award: Baltimore Cyber Range
- People's Choice Award: Smoothstack
2020 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: SixGen
- Best of Howard County: Enveil
- Best of Montgomery County: International Systems Marketing, Inc.
- Innovator of the Year (cybersecurity technology company award): Dragos
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year (cybersecurity services company award): Atlantic Data Forensics
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: Quantum Xchange
- Cybersecurity Champion Award & People’s Choice Award: Dr. Mansur Hasib, Education Leader, Author, and Speaker
- Cyber Warrior Woman of the Year: Janelle Romano, Deputy Chief of Commercial Engagement Center, NSA
- Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award: The CyberWire
- Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award:Top Group Technologies
2019 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants
- Best of Baltimore City: Think|Stack
- Best of Baltimore County: Cyberspace Analytics
- Best of Carroll County: Skayl
- Best of Frederick County: Fornetix
- Best of Howard County: IronNet Cybersecurity
- Best of Montgomery County: saf.ai
- Innovator of the Year (cybersecurity technology company award): Quantum Xchange
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year (cybersecurity services company award): Patriot Technologies
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: IronNet Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Champion Award: John Leitch, President & CEO, Winquest
- Cybersecurity Cyber Warrior Woman of the Year: Diane M Janosek, Commandant, National Cryptologic School, National Security Agency
- Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award: Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC)
- Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award: AboutWeb
- People’s Choice Award: Dr. Loyce Pailen, Collegiate Professor, University Maryland University College
2018 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: Bridges
- Best of Baltimore City: Sally Kenyon Grant, Vice President, Point3 Security
- Best of Baltimore County: Syncopated Engineering
- Best of Frederick County: Patriot Technologies
- Best of Howard County: Enveil
- Best of Montgomery County: Koolspan
- Innovator of the Year (cybersecurity technology company award): Enveil, Howard County
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year (cybersecurity services company award): CSIOS Corporation, Charles County
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: Cyber Crucible, Baltimore County
- Cybersecurity Champion Award: Ellen Hemmerly, Executive Director, bwtech@UMBC
- Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award: Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, Anne Arundel County
- Cybersecurity Diversity Award: The CyberWire, Howard County
- People’s Choice Award: Dr. Emma Garrison-Alexander, Vice Dean, University of Maryland University College 2017
2017 Cybersecurity Award Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: SecuLore Solutions
- Best of Baltimore City: ZeroFOX
- Best of Baltimore County: bwtech@UMBC Cyber Incubator
- Best of Frederick County: Antietam Technologies
- Best of Howard County: Sealing Technologies
- Best of Montgomery County: Cryptonite
- Innovator of the Year (cybersecurity technology company award): Terbium Labs, Baltimore City
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year (cybersecurity services company award): ZeroFOX, Baltimore City
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: SecuLore Solutions, Anne Arundel County
- Cybersecurity Champion Award: Bill Murphy, President and CEO of RedZone Technologies, Anne Arundel County
- Cybersecurity Industry Resource Award: Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), Howard County
- Cybersecurity Diversity Award: Year Up Baltimore, Baltimore City
- People’s Choice Award: Dr. Mansur Hasib, University of Maryland University College (UMUC), Anne Arundel County
