Best of Anne Arundel County 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COLUMBIA, MD– September 25, 2025 – Summit Business Technologies is thrilled to announce that it has been named the winner of Best of Anne Arundel County at the 9th Annual Cybersecurity Awards, hosted by the Cybersecurity Association, Inc. at the Bethesda Marriott.
The Cybersecurity Awards spotlight the leaders, innovators, and organizations making outstanding contributions to the nation’s cybersecurity ecosystem. With more than 90 nominations submitted this year, Summit Business Technologies is proud to stand among such an impressive group of finalists and honorees.
Winning a Cybersecurity Award is a tremendous milestone for each recipient, recognizing their dedication to advancing innovation, strengthening security, and driving meaningful impact in the cybersecurity community. This honor highlights a commitment to protecting critical systems, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of the industry.
Celebrating Cybersecurity Excellence
The evening included keynote remarks from Tasha Cornish, Executive Director of the Cybersecurity Association; The Hon. Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive; Linda Conrad, SVP of Operational & Technical Risk at First Citizens Bank; and other distinguished leaders. Presenters included state senators, industry executives, and economic development officials who came together to honor the visionaries shaping the future of cybersecurity.
2025 Cybersecurity Awards Winners
- Best of Anne Arundel County: Summit Business Technologies
- Best of Howard County: RealmOne
- Best of Montgomery County: iVision Consulting
- Cybersecurity Woman of the Year: Netta Squires
- Cybersecurity Defender of the Year: RedZone Technologies & ePlus Technologies, Inc.
- Change Maker of the Year: Camelot Secure
- Cybersecurity Company to Watch: Pixee
- GovCon of the Year: BTS Software Solutions & DigiFlight
- Cybersecurity Champion of the Year: Darren Death
- Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year: Hopper Security
- People’s Choice Award: Ardent Privacy
About the Cybersecurity Association
The Cybersecurity Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization established in 2015. The Association is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity through advocacy and collaboration. It helps members form connections with each other, industry resources, and potential private and public sector buyers. Additionally, the Association hosts the Speakers Bureau, an exclusive database of professionals within the cybersecurity industry available to the community.
Media Contact
Jeannette Blake, Cybersecurity Association, jeannette@cyber-association.com
Tasha Cornish, Cybersecurity Association, tasha@cyber-association.com
