March 13, 2012 proclaimed “Marci McCarthy Day” in 4th Congressional District
Atlanta, GA (March 19, 2012) –Marci McCarthy, CEO and president of T.E.N., has received a congressional citation from Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-Ga.) in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. The award was presented during the ISE® Southeast Awards 2012 on March 13, 2012, at the Westin Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. McCarthy was cited for her overall work in fostering greater professionalism in the IT security industry enhancing the efforts of the private and public sectors to protect cyberspace.
The citation reads as follows: “WHEREAS, the public safety of our citizens is the foremost priority of our
government; and WHEREAS, Ms. Marci McCarthy has given and continues to give exceptional and distinguished service by providing guidance, protection and leadership in protecting our public and private sectors in cyberspace; and WHEREAS, Ms. McCarthy gives of herself to insure that our Nation can foster greater professionalism in the Information Security Industry; WHEREAS, the issue of cybercrimes is of historical importance, and the work of Ms. McCarthy enhances the efforts of our homeland security and local law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, Ms. McCarthy gives of herself daily without any need for praise and fame, while serving valiantly and making us proud; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this day to honor and recognize Ms. Marci McCarthy for her leadership and service to our District and the Nation; THEREFORE, I, Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, do hereby proclaim March 13, 2012 as Ms. Marci McCarthy Day in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia.”
The congressional citation and award was presented in conjunction with a video tribute and candle lighting ceremony for McCarthy’s distinguished service to the IT security industry. “This award is a tremendous honor for not just myself but also a reflection on my colleagues. Our company’s mission is to build relationships that help facilitate the ability of our IT security professionals to share information that empowers them to protect and arm our cyberspace. The ISE® Awards have not only drawn importance to the critical work of IT security professionals; they’ve also had an impact on the industry as a whole,” said McCarthy.
“I believe that the macro benefit of ISE® to overcoming cyber crime and malicious activity is sometimes lost. It is not just about recognizing information security executives, which is important, but Marci brings together Information Security Executives through her programs in ways no one else has been able to. T.E.N. provides a venue to build an effective network of security professionals that collaborate to address the latest threats and can be called on when faced with previously unseen issues. She has really built a national network of friends and colleagues,” said Tim Callahan, senior vice president, enterprise business continuity and information assurance, SunTrust.
McCarthy is the founder of T.E.N. and its flagship program, the Information Security Executive® (ISE®) of the Year Program Series. Now in its TENth year, the ISE® Program Series recognizes both information security executives and projects for outstanding achievements in risk management, data asset protection, compliance, privacy and network security in major U.S. cities. In addition, under McCarthy’s direction, the firm offers thought leadership and networking events that enable IT security professionals to exchange information about best practices and current technology solutions throughout the U.S. and Canada.
McCarthy currently serves on TechBridge's Board of Directors and has been a leader and board member of many prominent Atlanta organizations including Women In Technology (WIT), Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and SciTrek's Advisory Board of Directors. She also has been recognized in “Who's Who in Georgia's Technology Community” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and as a “Woman to Watch” by Atlanta’s BroadSheet. A guest lecturer at George Washington University, McCarthy is a nationally sought-after speaker for panel discussions and executive roundtables on strategic technology, information security and executive leadership topics.
About T.E.N.
T.E.N., a national technology and security executive networking organization, facilitates peer-to-peer relationships between top executives, industry visionaries and solutions providers. Nominated for numerous industry awards, T.E.N.’s executive leadership programs enable information exchange, collaboration and decision-making. Their flagship program, the nationally acclaimed Information Security Executive® (ISE®) of the Year Program Series and Awards, is the nation’s largest leadership recognition and networking program for security professionals. Other offerings include the Software Security Assurance Summit Series and the ISE® Industry Expert Advisory Services, empowering IT solutions providers to gain access to highly credentialed IT business veterans’ expertise. For information, visit www.ten-inc.com and www.iseprograms.com