2nd Annual Cyber Policy Awards

Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Washington, DC

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST), in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the 2nd annual edition of The Cyber Policy Awards—a gathering of the U.S. cyber policy community to honor and celebrate those who drove significant progress in 2024, and to make resolutions for the new year.

Event concept

In its second year, the Cyber Policy Awards will take the form of a dinner gala with live entertainment. Esteemed members of the cyber policy community will introduce the nominees and present awards.

Award categories & nomination process

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Award trophy

Recipients will receive the Cyber Policy Award of Merit, which features “The Atlas” statuette representing the ultimate symbol of strength and endurance. The Ancient Greek Titan Atlas bears the cosmos and turns the sky on his shoulders for eternity. Atlas’ burden represents the skill, strength, and commitment required to positively influence domestic and international cyber policy.


About the Inaugural Cyber Policy Awards

The Inaugural Cyber Policy Awards took place on April 26, 2024 in Washington, DC, presenting five recipients with the Cyber Policy Award of Merit before a full house of cybersecurity community leaders across the public sector, industry, and civil society.

The first edition of the new annual event was presented by the Institute for Security and Technology in partnership with the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law (CCPL). The recipients were selected by an independent panel of judges from among 43 total nominees, narrowed to four finalists in each category.

Inaugural Cyber Policy Award Winners

Information on the Inaugural Cyber Policy Awards