SCEA RESOURCES
SCEA continuously aggregates vetted opportunities and information to support the entry into and career growth of the security profession. Click on the tabs below for further details and links.
To offer the addition of other resources that accelerate the security profession, please reach out via [email protected].
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Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) Fellowship List
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Internships
Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) Scholarships
Go Government Federal Internship Finder
National Security Agency Cooperative Education Program
NICE Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Finder
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
University of Texas at Austin Clements Center Undergraduate Fellows Program
University of Texas at Austin Clements Center Internship Database
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Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) Expert Database
Defense Intelligence Agency Job Board
DoD Intelligence Civilian Job Board
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent
Intelligence Careers – Government IC Job Board
Intelligence Community Government Job Board
International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Job Board
Leadership Council for Women in National Security Opportunity Board
Security Clearance Jobs – ClearanceJobs
Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Expert Database
USAJOBS – The Federal Government’s official employment site
Cybersecurity Accelerator Program (The Washington Center)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education and Training Accredited and Eligible Programs
John Jay College of Criminal Justice Center for Private Security and Safety
Mercyhurst University School of Intelligence, Computing and Global Politics
Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholarships
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies
National Security Education Programs (NSEP) for Students
Sam Houston State University – Institute for Homeland Security
Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Cornerstones Learning Series
University of Texas at Austin Clements Center for National Security
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Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA)
Board of Executive Protection Professionals
Diversity in National Security Network (DINSN)
Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC)*
International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)*
International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE)*
International Security Management Association (ISMA)*
National Association of Security Companies (NASCO)*
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)*
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)*
Security Executive Council (SEC)
Security Industry Association (SIA)*
Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE)*
Women in International Security*
Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation*
Disclaimer: Inclusion on this list does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by TSF.
Recognition is a powerful tool for building careers, amplifying impact, and strengthening the security profession as a whole. This curated list of security-industry awards and recognition programs is intended to help practitioners, leaders, and organizations identify opportunities to nominate others, self-nominate, or elevate deserving colleagues across all career stages.
This list will be updated periodically as new programs emerge and nomination cycles open. If you are aware of additional awards that should be included, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Early Career / Emerging Leaders
- ASIS – NextGen of the Year
- SIA – 25 on the Rise
- NSC – Rising Stars of Safety
- RIMS – Rising Risk Professional Award
- OSPA – Outstanding Young Security Professional
- IIRSM – Exceptional Young Professional of the Year
- National Cyber Awards – Cyber Emerging Talent Award
- SANS – Info Security Rising Star of the Year
Practitioners & Frontline Professionals
- ASIS Security Officer Heroism (Ralph Day Award)
- SIA – Insightful Practitioner Award
- RIMS – Risk Manager of the Year Award
- PRMA – Public Risk Manager of the Year
- ATAP – Distinguished Achievement Award
- NSC – Green Cross for Safety Excellence Award
- SANS – Difference Maker Awards
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- Cyber Defender of the Year
- ICS/OT Defender of the Year
- Red Team or Offensive Operator of the Year
- DFIR/Threat Intelligence Forensicator of the Year
- Media Creator of the Year
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- Cyber Security Team of the Year
- Incident Response Team of the Year
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- Outstanding Security Partnership
- Outstanding Security Officer
- Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
- Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
- Outstanding Security Team
- Outstanding Security Company (Guarding)
- Outstanding Security Consultant
- Outstanding Security Training Initiative
- Outstanding Security Installer/Integrator
- Outstanding Cyber Performance
Senior & Executive Leaders
- ASIS CSO Center Security Executive (Don Walker Award)
- ASIS Distinguished Service Award
- Security Magazine – Most Influential People in Security
- Security Magazine – Top Cybersecurity Leader
- National Cyber Awards – CSO/CISO of the Year
- SANS – CISO of the Year
- SANS – Info Security Lifetime Achievement Award
Impact & Community
- ASIS Woman in Security of the Year (Karen Marquez Award)
- SIA Progress Award
- SIA – Women in Security Forum Power 100
- Security Magazine – Women in Security
- Security Journal of America – Annual Influencers
- NSC – Distinguished Service to Safety Award
- NSC – Women in Safety Award
- NSC – Green Cross for Safety Advocate Award
- OSPAs
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- Outstanding Female Security Professional
- Outstanding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
- Outstanding Security Sustainability Award
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- Mentor of the Year
- Employee Learning Program of the Year
- Leaders in Employee Safety and Wellbeing
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- Cyber Citizen of the Year Award
- Cyber Awareness Award
- Cyber Diversity Award
- SANS – Info Security Community Champion of the Year
Innovation & Technology
- SIA – New Products & Solutions Awards
- OSPAs – Outstanding New Security Product
- NSC – Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award
- IIRSM Risk Excellence Awards
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- Technological Breakthrough of the Year
- Most Impactful Risk Research Project
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- Cyber Product of the Year
- Startup Innovation in Cyber
About this Resource: This list is provided for informational purposes only and is not exhaustive. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement, partnership, or formal affiliation between The Security Foundation and any of the listed awards, organizations, or programs.
Award criteria, eligibility, nomination processes, and deadlines are determined solely by the sponsoring organizations and may change at any time. The Security Foundation is not responsible for the administration, selection process, or outcomes of any awards referenced on this page.
While we strive to keep this information current, we recommend verifying all details directly with the sponsoring organization.