Adapt Forward’s Accolades
Awards & Recognition
With years of experience in cybersecurity, Adapt Forward drives a culture of trust, excellent and forward-thinking solutions. We are proud to have received numerous awards for our cutting-edge technology, customer service, and commitment to safeguarding the digital world. These accolade reflect our ongoing drive to innovate and provide our clients with the best cybersecurity solutions available.

James S. Cogswell Award
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Certificate of Achievement In recognition of sustained outstanding achievement during 2024 for implementation of the National Industrial Security Program, thereby contributing significantly to the security of our nation.

The Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition
Gold Sponsor
Presented to Adapt Forward In Appreciation for Their Support of The Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition

Hire Vets Gold Awards
As Listed on Hirevets.gov
Adapt Forward was honored as a company who hires our nation's heroes from the U.S. Department of Labor for multiple years

A Superior Rating
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Security Vulnerability Assessment
Adapt Forward was recognized with A Superior Rating multiple years during their Security Vulnerability Assessment from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Inc. 5000
Fastest-Growing Private Companies In America
As Published in Inc.Com August 2020
Certificate of Achievement In recognition of sustained outstanding achievement during 2024 for implementation of the National Industrial Security Program, thereby contributing significantly to the security of our nation.

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Employee Spotlight: Joe Fulco Wins NCMS Society Award – Again!
Employee Spotlight: Joe Fulco has once again been honored with the prestigious NCMS Society Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of National Industrial Security.
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What is Model Context Protocol?
An educational piece that educates on Model Context Protocol and what it means for the DoD
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The 2025 DBIR Is Clear: Small Defense Contractors Are the New Primary Target
In the world of cybersecurity, perception lags behind reality. Many small and mid-sized defense contractors still believe they fly under the radar. The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) puts that myth to rest.
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Employee Spotlight: Joe Fulco Wins NCMS Society Award – Again!
Employee Spotlight: Joe Fulco has once again been honored with the prestigious NCMS Society Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of National Industrial Security.
READ MORE
What is Model Context Protocol?
An educational piece that educates on Model Context Protocol and what it means for the DoD
READ MORE
The 2025 DBIR Is Clear: Small Defense Contractors Are the New Primary Target
In the world of cybersecurity, perception lags behind reality. Many small and mid-sized defense contractors still believe they fly under the radar. The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) puts that myth to rest.
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What Happens When CVE Goes Dark?
In this thought leadership piece, Adapt Forward addresses the urgent need to modernize our national vulnerability intelligence infrastructure. The near-shutdown of the CVE program exposed a systemic fragility in the foundation of Zero Trust, AI-driven defense platforms, and CTEM pipelines. While CVE has served as a critical baseline for decades, it’s no longer sufficient in a world where adversaries move at machine speed. This article breaks down why CVE can’t be sunset overnight—but must evolve into a risk-aware, threat-informed, AI-compatible system. We outline the future: predictive scoring, contextual enrichment, and mission-driven collaboration across public and private sectors.
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Hire Vets Gold Award
We are proud to announce that Adapt Forward has once again been awarded the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion by the U.S. Department of Labor—marking our second consecutive year receiving this prestigious national honor.
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Inc 5000
We’re thrilled to announce that Adapt Forward has been ranked #542 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies!
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James Cogswell Award
We’re proud to announce that Adapt Forward has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the Defense Counter Intelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
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