Nominations are now open for WashingtonExec’s Annual Pinnacle Awards, and we want to know which executives had the biggest impact on federal cybersecurity.
The Pinnacle Awards embody the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal clients across the region. The awards will culminate in a Nov. 12 virtual ceremony, where the chosen executives will be recognized.
This category focuses on industry executives who spearheaded the advancement of cybersecurity practices and technology across the federal landscape.
Nominations may come from peers, employees, supervisors and fellow industry leaders. Achievements between 2019 and 2020 will be considered.
The 2019 Cybersecurity Industry Executive of the Year winner was the Red Hat’s Shawn Wells. He was honored for his work with OpenStack, including its implementation at numerous companies. He also co-authored the “OpenStack Security Guide,” which covers lessons from deployments across industry and the federal government.