Congratulations to Kristopher Cox, JSRCC’s information security officer, who was recently named one of the 2012 Cyber Award Winners by Symantec Corporation at their annual Government Symposium on November 7, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
Symantec is one of the world’s largest software companies providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help their customers secure and manage their information-driven world against more risk.
The annual Cyber Awards recognize leaders who exemplify government cyber security excellence through their contributions to programs that protect national and global data and systems. The awards also recognize thought leaders who have developed and operationalized innovative strategies or programs to address government cyber security challenges.
The Symantec Government Symposium Advisory Group selected winners based on their strong leadership, innovative approaches and willingness to go "above and beyond" to make a difference in government cyber security. The awards recognize winners in five categories:
U.S. Congress/Capitol Hill
International - Civilian
National/Federal - Civilian
National/Federal - Defense
Regional/State and Local Education
Cox was selected as the winner in Educational category.
Through his leadership and direction, Cox blazed the path for JSRCC to host its first U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC), which aims to significantly reduce the cyber workforce shortage by serving as the premier program to identify, attract, recruit and place the next generation of cyber security professionals. Through his tireless efforts over the course of a year, Cox successfully coordinated everything from catering to press interviews for JRSRCC's USCC, and ultimately enabled 40 students to secure jobs and scholarships. The Cyber Awards recognize Cox for his continued efforts to raise awareness of the importance of cyber security to the next generation of IT leaders.
