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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Computer and Network Security
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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
External link for Aquia
- Industry
- Computer and Network Security
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Millsboro, DE
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- 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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Millsboro, DE 19966, US
Employees at Aquia
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Continuous authorization to operate (cATO) enables agencies to dramatically accelerate the ATO process without compromising security — providing real-time visibility into security postures and allowing for continuous monitoring and response to emerging threats. Join Alexis B. of Air Force Research Laboratory, Bryon Kroger of Rise8, and Chris Hughes of Aquia as they explore the critical considerations government agencies face when implementing cATO in alignment with agile and DevSecOps practices. 📆 Weds., 10/23, at 12 p.m. ET Register >> https://lnkd.in/eQtPbKXW #devsecops #ato #cato #govcon #continuousdelivery #govtech
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Earlier this week our team attended the annual Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Cyberworks. The conference started with George Hoffmann and Lee Ann Crochunis discussing the importance of proactive planning, transparency, and personal responsibility, cautioning that checklists and requirements alone can provide a false sense of security. Elizabeth Schweinsberg followed with an update on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s zero trust progress over the last three years with a brilliant analogy likening its zero trust journey to Odysseus’s journey in “The Odyssey.” It was (...wait for it…) epic. 🤓 Later, Aquia’s principal application security architect and threat modeling lead, Robert Hurlbut, discussed how we help CMS proactively identify and mitigate risks through threat modeling. We're looking forward to the rest of CMS's events this year. Who else will be at the Industry Day in December?! 🙋♀️ #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitalmodernization #itmodernization #zerotrust #threatmodeling #govcon #SDVOSB
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"If we don't get familiar with it, we don't get comfortable with it ... how can we possibly secure something if we don't even know how it works?" Our CEO Chris Hughes joined Ryan Connell on Defense Mavericks to discuss why it’s important to experiment with new technology, how AI comes into play, and how to balance the “build vs. buy” mentality in defense cybersecurity. ⏯️ Listen to the episode >> https://lnkd.in/ejR5mvPb #cybersecurity #ai #llm #cloudsecurity #digitaltransformation #podcast #listenin #defensemavericks #dod #govcon #itmodernization Tradewinds DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
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Join us in helping communities rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our friends at Rise8 partnered with Team Rubicon, a Veteran-led humanitarian organization, to support their vital recovery work in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee. 🎯 Reaching their goal of $5,000 will sponsor Team Rubicon's Greyshirts for one full week — fueling efforts in debris clearing, infrastructure restoration, and community resilience building. 🫶 Together, we can make a difference. Donate now >> https://lnkd.in/ew8SpC5Q #togetherwerise #disasterrelief #veterans #vetssupportingvets #communityresilience #hurricanerelief
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Our CRO, David Maskeroni, and partners from Nava just wrapped up two days at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) for the SPRUCE kickoff. From AI and Veterans Experience Services (VES) to health, digital experience, and innovation, the VA's portfolio presentations demonstrated their commitment to cutting-edge technology and improved services for our Veterans — something we feel in our soul here at Aquia. 💙 🇺🇸 As awardees on the $2.4B SPRUCE IDIQ, we're inspired and ready to support the VA's mission of modernizing digital services for those who've served our nation. Follow us on our journey in securing the digital transformation. 💫 #sdvosb #govcon #va #veteransaffairs #veteranstech #digitaltransformation #govtech #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitalservices
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We are honored to officially announce that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) named Aquia Nava II LLC an awardee under pool 2 of the STRATUS Cloud Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The 10-year BOA will be used to obtain rapid access to cloud integration and development providers. Aquia Nava II LLC is a joint venture between Aquia and our partners at Nava. Together, we will leverage our complementary expertise to enhance the efficiency, security, and effectiveness of USDA's cloud infrastructure. 💫 This news comes on the heels of our JV's recent win of a prime position on the VA's SPRUCE IDIQ. Suffice it say, we're just getting started. 👏 🚀 📺 Watch our video to learn more about Aquia Nava II LLC. 📄 Read the press release >> https://lnkd.in/eVnF-_JR #digitalservices #sdvosb #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #USDA #STRATUS #govcon #govtech #partnership #civictech
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In 2022, Mackenzie Wartenberger was an NCAA collegiate athletics coach. Today, she is a security architect, zero trust SME, and one of The Cyber Guild's "rising stars of cybersecurity." 🌟 Last week, Mack was invited to share her experience transitioning from a non-technical role to a career in cybersecurity at Uniting Women in Cyber. She spoke about the importance of women recognizing their authentic talents, the power of soft skills in cyber, and the critical role our support communities play. 🫶 Thanks for the invitation Debbie Sallis and The Cyber Guild. 💙 #uwic #cybersecurity #diversity #careertransition #apprenticeship #risingstar #cloudsecurity #digitalservices #womenincyber #womenintech
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Please join us in giving a big, warm welcome to Randy T., our newest site reliability engineer (SRE) supporting our AI/ML work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 🎉 Randy brings significant experience in DevOps, SRE, and automation to his role at Aquia — from improving systems and automating processes to working on cloud solutions. When he's not working, he is usually gaming. 🎮 (In fact, he is credited on 29 games from his previous job at a video game company. Fellow gamers can check out that info here >> https://lnkd.in/eSmeBvia) Welcome to the team, Randy!! 👋 #newhire #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #devsecops #devops #govcon #sre #engineering #bestplacetowork #greatplacetowork
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Three-peat! 🎉 We are honored to share we've been named an OrangeSlices AI Elev8 GovCon awardee for the third year in a row! This recognition underscores our team's commitment to setting high standards and delivering innovative, secure solutions for the benefit of our country. 🇺🇸 “As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our mission to empower government agencies with advanced cybersecurity and cloud solutions, enabling them to better serve and protect our citizens." -- Chris Hughes, CEO, Aquia Learn more in today's press release >> https://lnkd.in/gRuR5DBK #elev8govcon #govcon #sdvosb #veterans #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitaltransformation #digitalmodernization #doingitright