“Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic’s cybersecurity service provider (CSSP) director received the 2018 National Security Agency (NSA) Frank B. Rowlett Award for Individual Achievement during a ceremony held Sept. 10 at NSA Headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland.”
“Justin Hodges, who wears dual hats as director of NIWC Atlantic’s CSSP and chief of Defense Health Agency (DHA) Cyber Operations Center (CyOC), earned the award for his numerous achievements in both positions.”
“Named for cryptographic pioneer Frank Byron Rowlett, the annual award recognizes individuals within the federal government who have excelled in the field of cybersecurity by making significant contributions to improve national information systems security and operational readiness.”
“Under Hodges’ leadership, CSSP made vital improvements to the cybersecurity posture of the Department of Defense and the nation by protecting and defending systems and networks that transmit critical healthcare data used in the treatment of warfighters and their beneficiaries…” Read the full press release here.
Source: NIWC Atlantic Employee Wins Cyber Award for Contributions to National Security – By Heather Rutherford, September 24, 2019. DVIDS.
