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TGS President Bill Rucker Honored by MeriTalk with Its 2024 Cyber Defenders Award

Written by | Jun 25, 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, Trustwave Government Solutions (TGS) President Bill Rucker was honored by MeriTalk with its Cyber Defenders Award.

"I am once again honored to stand alongside such an impressive group of leaders," Rucker said. "TGS' mission helps safeguard our government, and I'm privileged to contribute. This recognition reflects not just my efforts, but the entire TGS team's groundbreaking work in federal cybersecurity."

Rucker earned this prestigious award from the federal government IT news and events provider for driving innovation, advancing the nation's cybersecurity, and making significant contributions across cyber programs in Federal IT.

"These leaders are pioneering the latest innovations transforming government cybersecurity," said Caroline Boyd, principal, government programs at MeriTalk. "We're thrilled to celebrate their work spearheading cyber modernization and the impacts they have on our nation's cybersecurity."

Rucker, a champion of robust cyber defense, has dedicated his career to serving the government mission. Fueled by a passion for collaboration, he works tirelessly to engage government leaders in building a powerful, cooperative cyber defense for federal entities. His dedication extends to fostering a true public-private partnership, a crucial element in today's cybersecurity landscape.

MeriTalk, recognizing the growing importance of cyber resilience, established these awards to honor individuals like Rucker who are driving innovation and advancing national cybersecurity. Their contributions are especially vital as technological advancements continue and cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated.

Award winners will be recognized at Tech Tonic on July 18 at Morton's The Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. and at the Innovation Intersection: Cyber and AI Honors event on October 3 at Planet Word in Washington, D.C.

A complete list of the MeriTalk winners can be found here.