Washington, DC – ShorePoint Inc., a cybersecurity services company that protects customers’ critical assets from cyber threats, today announced that Executive Vice President and CTO Rob Palmer has been named 2021’s Cyber Executive of the Year by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).

“We are extremely proud of Rob and this important award from the Northern Virginia Technology Council,” said Matt Brown, ShorePoint co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. “It is a well-earned recognition of his contributions to thought leadership in the cybersecurity industry and to his impact on our customers and community.”

“Today, cybersecurity is at the forefront of business leaders’ minds, as they implement safeguards to protect their data and propriety information to mitigate risks of cyberattacks,” said Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO, NVTC. “ShorePoint [is] making a meaningful difference in protecting our critical assets, personal information and national security.”

The NVTC Capital Cyber Awards honor the region’s best cyber companies and leaders. This year, NVTC received nearly 40 nominations from area companies, organizations and individuals. The panel of judges included Lenard Marcus, general partner, Edison Partners; Tony Moraco, former CEO, SAIC and Dr. John Zangardi, president, Redhorse Corporation.

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Launched in 2017, ShorePoint is committed to driving positive change in the community and for its clients. The company continuously invests in and promotes professional and technical growth for each employee to remain on the forefront of cybersecurity best practices. ShorePoint offers clients unmatched cybersecurity experience in federal civilian, defense, and intelligence communities, as well as commercial support in technology financial and healthcare industries.