One of those *pinch us* moments. We are beyond honored to share that we have been named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (HHS OSDBU). 🙌 Our CEO, David Maskeroni, accepted the award on our behalf today at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campus in Atlanta, calling it a testament not just to our team's dedication but also to the vision we've pursued from the outset. “My time as a senior leader at CMS instilled in me an imperative for excellence in government services. It is this foundational experience that has guided Aquia's mission to innovate and enhance government operations for the betterment of the American people. Winning the SDVOSB of the Year for the Department of Health and Human Services is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to making a tangible, positive impact on public service.” Learn more in today’s press release >> https://lnkd.in/gQCtGC2e We would also like to share our sincere thanks to Anita Allen for putting us forth for the award. 💙 #SDVOSB #governmentcontracting #govcon #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitaltransformation John Sasser Chris Hughes Nick Sinai Maria Roat Glen Day Rohan Bhobe AWS Partners
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Securing the digital transformation for government mission owners | HHS 2024 SDVOSB of the Year
About us
Aquia is a cloud and cybersecurity digital services firm that empowers government mission owners to secure the digital transformation. We help our customers develop and deploy innovative cloud and cybersecurity technologies, adopt and implement digital transformation initiatives, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Named the HHS "2024 Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) of the Year,” we are committed to making our country digitally capable and secure. We provide multi-cloud engineering and advisory expertise for secure software delivery; security automation; SaaS security; cloud-native architecture; and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) innovation.
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https://www.aquia.us
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- Computer and Network Security
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- 51-200 employees
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- Millsboro, DE
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- Privately Held
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- 2021
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- Cybersecurity , Cloud Security, cATO, Application Security, Security Automation, AWS, Security Engineering, SaaS Governance, DevSecOps, Secure Software Delivery, SaaS Security, Cloud-Native Architecture, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), FedRAMP, Cloud Compliance, Infrastructure Automation, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust, and GRC Engineering
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Day ✌️ of Prodacity. Swing on by our table to ask how we’re supporting DoD Platform One’s four value streams and grab some swag for your Chief Security Officer back home! 🐕 #cATO #govcon #GRC #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #dod #sdvosb Rise8
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Selecting the right key performance indicators (KPIs) is a critical task, often overlooked in the pursuit of “better security” or additional controls. Simply tracking metrics like lines of code or bugs fixed can create misaligned and counterproductive incentives that weaken your security posture. Today on our blog, Aquia Principal Security Architect Eric Jackson discusses the pitfalls of short-sighted KPIs and how you can select ones that better align with your business objectives and drive value. Check it out >> https://lnkd.in/ewyV6krk #securityarchitecture #KPIs #strategy #cybersecurity #govcon
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Attending Prodacity next week in Nashville? Aquia's Chris Hughes and Mackenzie Wartenberger will join Dark Wolf Solutions's Brian Panarello and Will K. to discuss the convergence of zero trust, platform engineering, and compliance automation. We'll touch on: ✅ Building resilient and scalable platforms to enable zero trust at scale ✅ Enabling secure outcomes by fostering relationships with engineering and developers ✅ Modernizing and automating compliance via cloud, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines PLUS, our team will be available for Q&As immediately following the session! Will we see you there? Rise8 #complianceautomation #cato #zerotrust #platformengineering #compliancemodernization #govcon #government
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We're excited to welcome Michael Harsh to our team as Sr. DevSecOps Engineer! Michael brings decades of experience in Linux systems administration, networking, and security work to his role at Aquia. Over the last several years, he has focused primarily on DevOps and DevSecOps techniques like infrastructure as code (IaC), continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and containerization. When he is not at work, Michael enjoys more technology (hey, you like what you like 🤷♂️ ), running, scuba diving, and astronomy. ✨ Welcome to the team, Michael! #newhire #greatplacetowork #bestplacetowork #culture #devsecops #devops #govcon #itmodernization
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GRC Engineering 🛠️ 📃 Are you passionate about the intersection of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), and Automation? Do you have a unique blend of Cloud, CI/CD, and Compliance expertise? Are you looking to help a large U.S. Federal agency innovate and modernize how they handle GRC? We'd like to hear from you at Aquia! 👇 #ciso #grc #compliance #cloud
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Is cybersecurity a largely bi-partisan issue? While 80+ executive orders (EOs) were rescinded on day one of the new administration, the two cyber-specific EOs currently remain. Our CEO Chris Hughes sat down with David Blackburn at OrangeSlices AI to discuss what we anticipate seeing as it relates to cybersecurity with the new administration and potential synergies, as well as major challenges the federal community faced in 2024. Listen to the podcast >> https://lnkd.in/gs7thM2y Check out our blog post breaking down the January 16th EO >> https://lnkd.in/d8PfxBP3 #cybersecurity #softwaresupplychainsecurity #govcon #itmodernization #govtech #digitaltransformation #executiveorders
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Earlier today, President Biden signed a major cybersecurity executive order, “Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” targeting China and other threats to U.S. infrastructure. It addresses six key areas: ✅ Software supply chain security ✅ Federal systems security ✅ Communications security ✅ Cybersecurity and fraud prevention ✅ AI in cybersecurity ✅ Policy implementation and national security We broke out the key things you need to know on our blog >> https://lnkd.in/ezzqratm ✍ Ashling Knight, Jesse Dye, Mackenzie Wartenberger, Scott Z. #cybersecurity #executiveorder #digitalmodernization #govcon #govtech #civictech #softwaresecurity #ai #policy
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Our team's looking forward to joining our friends at Rise8 for this year's Prodacity in Nashville! 🤠 Our CEO Chris Hughes will be speaking alongside a special government guest in a fireside chat. Trust us -- you won't want to miss it. 👀 Government registration is free with a hotel booking at the per diem rate. Join us! Link for more info in the comments. Also attending: Ashling Knight, Ethan Banton, and Lloyd Evans 🌩. If you see them, say hello! 👋 #prodacity #continuousATO #cATO #govtech #govcon #itmodernization
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Are you a cybersecurity leader or practitioner looking to align security efforts with modern attack surfaces and compliance requirements? Are you interested in learning how application security posture management (ASPM) can help you improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability in vulnerability remediation? Join our CEO Chris Hughes and ☁️ Francesco ☁️ Cipollone of Phoenix Security | ASPM for a deep-dive on these topics and more. Register >> https://lnkd.in/eENAe_4E #applicationsecurity #cybersecurity #vulnerabilitymanagement #supplychainsecurity #govcon #sdvosb
Join us for an exclusive live webinar featuring Chris Hughes, a thought leader with nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity, IT, and software supply chain security. This event will dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing U.S. organizations today, with a focus on Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) and strategies to tackle modern supply chain attacks. Chris is a renowned author of the highly popular Effective Vulnerability Management, Software Transparency, and the popular newsletter Resilient Cyber. Event Details: • 📅 Date: January 29, 2024 • 🕒 Time: • 5:00 PM UK • 9:00 AM Pacific • 12:00 PM Eastern • 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/dhpie_6E • 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/d_egtN2s Key Topics: 1. Modern Vulnerability Management Approaches: Explore the critical differences between traditional vulnerability management and application security in a cloud-first, hybrid world. Sully chain, reachability analysis and need to prioritize vulnerability that matters most. 2. ASPM and Vulnerability management in a changing environment Learn how ASPM bridges the gap between development teams and security teams by consolidating vulnerabilities into actionable, prioritized workflows. 3. Supply Chain Security Threats: Understand the challenges posed by modern supply chain attacks, both in the federal government and commercial sectors, and how to defend against them. 4. Best Practices for Federal & Non-Federal Organizations: Dive into frameworks, tools, and approaches to align with evolving regulatory environments like SBOM requirements while ensuring security goals are met. Why Attend? This session will help cybersecurity leaders and practitioners: • Align security efforts with modern attack surfaces and compliance requirements. • Leverage ASPM to improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability in vulnerability remediation. • Gain insights into the latest attack vectors targeting software supply chains, with real-world examples and strategies to mitigate risks. Special Guest: Chris Hughes President & Co-Founder of Aquia | Cyber Innovation Fellow at CISA Chris Hughes brings unparalleled expertise in AppSec, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps. His background includes roles such as CISO, security architect, and professor, where he’s worked across federal agencies and tech startups to drive innovation in cybersecurity. • Author: Software Transparency and Effective Vulnerability Management • Podcast Host: Resilient Cyber • Military Veteran: Dedicated to empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Chris’s unique experience straddles federal, public, and private sectors, making him an authority on navigating emerging threats and integrating next-gen security tools.
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