As Federal agencies refine their cyber policies, strategies, and risk management approaches, it is important to recognize the leaders driving innovation and strengthening our nation’s cybersecurity. Now more than ever, their efforts are shaping a more resilient and secure digital future.
We are pleased to present the Cyber Defenders Award winners. Below is the full list of winners who are driving meaningful cyber innovation for the Federal government.
Winners will be recognized at Tech Tonic on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Morton’s The Steakhouse.
The nomination period is now closed.
Government
Department of Transportation
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Department of State
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Department of Transportation
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Office of Personnel Management
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer
Department of Justice
Department of Justice
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Personnel Management
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Department of Veterans Affairs
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
General Services Administration
Department of Justice
Industry
Zscaler
Illumio
Cloudera
Red Hat
Intel
Censys
Fortinet Federal
Databricks
Axonius Federal Systems
General Dynamics Information Technology
Lockheed Martin
Owl Cyber Defense
World Wide Technology
Viasat
Zscaler
Palo Alto Networks
ManTech
Optiv + ClearShark