Summit 7 Systems, a national leader in cybersecurity and compliance, and Cyber Huntsville, a non-profit organization made up of industry, government and academic institutions dedicated to cyber leadership in the North Alabama region, announced at the National Cyber Summit that Scott Edwards ’97, CEO of Summit 7, has been selected as the 2023 Cyber Huntsville award recipient for cybersecurity industry leadership.
Cyber Huntsville recognizes cybersecurity leaders in Government, Industry, and Academia. Members were asked to send in nominations to identify proven leaders and difference makers. Edwards was nominated and selected among his peers as the overall winner for his leadership in the cybersecurity industry and his commitment to the community as a whole.
“I am honored to have been nominated and selected to receive such a prestigious award,” said Edwards. “It’s always exciting to be acknowledged by your industry as a leader, but even bigger than winning an award is Summit 7’s goal to help the Defense Industrial Base to secure the American Dream for future generations.”