Save the Date: The Fourth Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ will take place on the evening of Thursday, February 4, 2027 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
About the Cyber Policy Awards
Hosted by the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) at the National Press Club, the event recognizes and celebrates those whose work defined the cybersecurity landscape in 2026. The winners are selected by a panel of independent judges following an open nomination period.
Held as a gala dinner with live entertainment, the event blends celebration and ceremony, featuring suspenseful and heart-warming award presentations alongside other engaging program elements.
Inspired by the style of major U.S. entertainment awards, distinguished members of the cyber policy community introduce the nominees and present each award. Now in its fourth year, the Cyber Policy Awards are quickly becoming the defining annual moment for this community.
Meet the 2026 Winners
At the Third Annual Cyber Policy Awards™ gala, held in February 2026, seven individuals and organizations were awarded the Atlas trophy for outstanding contributions to cyber policy.
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Organizing Committee
Megan Stifel (chair)
Steve Kelly
Institute for Security and Technology
Ari Schwartz
Bri Law
Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law
Michael Daniel
Jeannette Jarvis
Cyber Threat Alliance
Chris Painter
The Cyber Policy Group
Vince Voci
Cloudflare
Iranga Kahangama
Cape
Meredith Burkart
Halcyon
Anjelica Dortch
Independent Community Bankers of America
Alison King
Forescout
Shane Tews
Logan Circle Strategies &
The American Enterprise Institute
Tatyana Bolton
Monument Advocacy
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