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CyberSC Awards of Excellence

he CyberSC Annual Awards of Excellence is a celebration of the best and brightest in the cybersecurity industry. It is an opportunity to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the field and to inspire others to continue striving for excellence in cybersecurity.

CyberSC Executive Director Tom Scott Presents the 2019 Award for Cyber Excellence

in Government to Adjutant General Van McCarty of the South Carolina National Guard

The CyberSC Awards of Excellence is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the South Carolina  cybersecurity across industry, academia, government, and leadership. The awards honor individuals, companies, and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding performance and made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. 

The awards ceremony is attended by top industry professionals, government officials, and leaders in the cybersecurity community. Winners are selected by a panel of judges consisting of experts in the field of cybersecurity, and are recognized for their achievements and contributions to the industry.

The CyberSC Awards of Excellence provide an opportunity to showcase the best and brightest in the South Carolina cybersecurity industry, and to promote excellence and innovation in this critical field. The event helps to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and to encourage further investment in research, development, and education in this area.

Overall, the CyberSC Awards of Excellence are a valuable recognition of the vital role that cybersecurity plays in protecting organizations, individuals, and critical infrastructure in the Palmetto State from cyber threats. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity defenses in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Industry Award

2017 - Soteria

2019 - SAIC

2021 - PCMatic

2022 - Checkpoint Security

2023 - McLeod Information Systems

2024 - SpartanTec

Academia Award

2017 - Clemson

2018 - ECPI 

2019 - The Citadel

2021 - USC Aiken

2022 - USC Beaufort

2023 - Greenville County Schools

2024 - 

Government Award

2017 - SLED

2018 - City of North Augusta 

2019 - SC National Guard

2021 - SC Elections Commission

2022 - SC State Guard

2023 - SC Department of Employment and Workforce

2024 - 

Leadership Award

2019 - Ray Farmer

2021 - Dr. Sandra Jordan

2022 - Mr. Sean Fay

2023 - Mr. Michael Holcomb

2024 - Mr. Sean Fay


The SC Cyber Association , a 501(c)(6) non-profit that provides professional development and connection opportunities in the Palmetto State.


The SC Cyber Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides funding for cyber education in the Palmetto State.


CyberSC is a member affiliate of CyberUSA

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