The Cybersecurity Association, Inc. Announces 2025 Cybersecurity Award Finalists
COLUMBIA - August 21, 2025 - The Cybersecurity Association, Inc., a regional membership association leading the advancement of cybersecurity through advocacy and collaboration, today announced the 2025 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
Chris Breeden, University of Baltimore
Dave Brown, Andesite
James Crifasi, RedZone Technologies
Dr. Darren Death, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Kat Poff, CISO/Deputy Director of Technology Services, Calvert County Government
Cybersecurity Company to Watch Award
Epoch, Inc.
Hopper Security
Minerva Cyber Technologies
Pixee
RedZone Technologies
Cybersecurity Defender of the Year Award
ePlus, Inc.
RedZone Technologies
SharkStriker, Inc.
Changemaker of the Year Award
Ardent Privacy
Camelot Secure
Defense Interns
Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year Award
Camelot Secure
Hopper Security
X-PHY, Inc.
Cyber Warrior Woman Award
Kat Poff, CISO/Deputy Director of Technology Services, Calvert County Government
Sara Ricci, Founder, Risk and Resilience Practice Head, Transcend Advisory and Consulting
Netta Squires, President of Government Affairs, Cybersecurity & Resilience, Open District Solutions
Government Contractor of the Year
BreakPoint Labs
BTS Software Solutions
DigiFlight
Itegrity, Inc.
RealmOne
Award winners will be unveiled during the 9th Annual Cybersecurity Awards Ceremony and Celebration at Bethesda Marriott on September 25. 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/CyberPeoplesChoice2025. Those looking to sponsor and attend Cybersecurity Association’s Awards Ceremony can find more information here.
“It’s an honor to recognize the amazing finalists of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awards,” said Chuck Faughnan, Chairman of the Cybersecurity Association 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 Cybersecurity Association
The Cybersecurity Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization established in 2015. The Cybersecurity Association 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, the Cybersecurity Association hosts the Speakers Bureau, an exclusive database of professionals within the cybersecurity industry that is available as a benefit to the community.
Media Contacts
Jeannette Blake
Cybersecurity Association
Tasha Cornish, Executive Director
Cybersecurity Association
