The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. Announces 2024 Cybersecurity Award Finalists

COLUMBIA - August 22, 2024 - The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland Inc. (CAMI), a regional membership association leading the advancement of cybersecurity through advocacy and collaboration, today announced the 2024 Cybersecurity Awards finalists. These competitive awards recognize leading-edge cybersecurity products and services, along with change-makers and innovators, that contribute to our nation’s cybersecurity ecosystem. 

Finalists include:

Cybersecurity Champion of the Year Award

Dan Sadler, Constellation
Greg Rogers, Maryland Department of Information Technology
Kyle Waggoner, Perdue Farms

Cybersecurity Company to Watch Award

RealmOne
Shield 7 Consulting
Synergy ECP

Cybersecurity Defender of the Year Award

Motorola Solutions
Skyline Technology Solutions 
SOCLogix

Cybersecurity Diversity Trailblazer Award

Black Cybersecurity Association
Camelot Secure
Towson University Center for Interdisciplinary & Innovative Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year Award

Camelot Secure
CodeHunter
Hive Pro

Cyber Warrior Woman Award

Kelly Hood, EVP / Cybersecurity Engineer, Optic Cyber
Adele Merritt, Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Kat Poff, CISO/Deputy Director of Technology Services, Calvert County Government

Government Contractor (<$50M) of the Year Award

Barrow Wise Consulting
BTS Software Solutions
Eccalon, LLC

Government Contractor ($50M+) of the Year Award

RealmOne
Sabre Systems
Synergy ECP

Award winners will be unveiled during the 8th Annual Cybersecurity Awards Ceremony and Celebration at College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on September 19. These awards highlight the best and brightest of the cybersecurity industry and will honor those that have protected businesses and government entities with their innovative and outstanding services. 

An expert panel of 15 judges selected these finalists from more than 90 nominations. The “people’s choice” winners will also be selected by popular vote. For more information on these entrants, including people’s choice voting, please visit https://bit.ly/CyberPeoplesChoice2024.  Those looking to sponsor and attend CAMI’s Awards Ceremony can find more information here

“It’s an honor to recognize the amazing finalists of the 2024 Cybersecurity Awards,” said Chuck Faughnan, Chairman of the CAMI Board and CEO of Personam.ai. “Our industry is full of talented individuals, and these finalists truly exemplify the vital role cybersecurity plays in keeping our nation safe.”

 

About CAMI

The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization established in 2015. CAMI is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity through advocacy and collaboration. The organization strives to help members form connections with each other, industry resources and potential private and public sector buyers. Additionally, CAMI hosts the Speakers Bureau, an exclusive database of professionals within the cybersecurity industry that is available as a benefit to the community. 

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