Awards & Recognition

Awards and recognitions for projects I contributed to

Disclaimer: Team Achievement - These awards represent collective accomplishments achieved through dedicated team efforts at Acalvio Technologies. While I contributed directly to the projects that earned these recognitions, the success is a testament to the collaborative work of the entire team.

First Prize - U.S. Navy Cyber Resilient Systems Challenge

U.S. Navy - ANTX Challenge Winner ($100,000)
CompetitionAcalvio TechnologiesJuly 1, 2025

Won first prize at the U.S. Navy's Cyber Resilient Systems Advanced Naval Technology Exercise challenge. Demonstrated 100% true positives and 80% denial of attacker objectives against a live red team.

Outstanding in Deception Based Security

Cyber Defense Magazine - Global InfoSec Awards 2025
Security AwardsAcalvio TechnologiesApril 28, 2025

Won Outstanding in the Deception Based Security category at the 13th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference 2025.

Leader in Deception Technology (3rd Year)

GigaOm - Radar Report for Deception Technology
Industry RecognitionAcalvio TechnologiesMarch 1, 2025

Named a Leader in Deception Technology for the third consecutive year. Classified as an outperformer for continuously enhancing features, expanding capabilities, and rapidly developing new services.

Tech Innovator in Preemptive Cybersecurity

Gartner® - Emerging Tech: Tech Innovators in Preemptive Cybersecurity
Industry RecognitionAcalvio TechnologiesJanuary 1, 2025

Named a Tech Innovator in Preemptive Cybersecurity, highlighting how preemptive technologies like advanced deception offer enriched insights that enhance existing security controls.

Trailblazer in Deception Based Security

Cyber Defense Magazine - Global InfoSec Awards 2024
Security AwardsAcalvio TechnologiesMay 6, 2024

Named Trailblazer in the Deception Based Security category at the 2024 Global InfoSec Awards during RSA Conference 2024.

Leader in Deception Technology (2nd Year)

GigaOm - Radar Report for Deception Technology
Industry RecognitionAcalvio TechnologiesMarch 19, 2024

Secured position as a leader in the GigaOm Radar Report for the second consecutive year. Ranked highest in all business criteria (Cost, Scalability, Flexibility, and Ease of Use) and scored highest in emerging features.

Distinguished Vendor Award

TAG Security - Distinguished Vendor
Industry RecognitionAcalvio TechnologiesJanuary 1, 2024

Selected as a 2024 Distinguished Vendor based on merit. TAG Security recognized that enterprise teams using Acalvio's platform experience world-class risk reduction.

Most Innovative Cyber Deception Technology Firm 2023

Corporate Vision Magazine - Corporate Excellence Awards
Innovation AwardsAcalvio TechnologiesSeptember 1, 2023

Recognized for determination to combine deception technology with AI to create an active defense approach to cybersecurity, distinguishing from passive security solutions.

Tech Innovator in Automated Moving Target Defense

Gartner® - Emerging Tech: Tech Innovators in AMTD
Industry RecognitionAcalvio TechnologiesJune 28, 2023

Recognized as a Tech Innovator in Gartner's 'Emerging Tech: Security – Tech Innovators in Automated Moving Target Defense' report for innovations in AMTD technologies.

Ojaswi Athghara

SDE, 4+ Years

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