Washington, D.C. – August 11, 2025 – Virtru, the leader in data-centric security, is proud to announce that CEO and Co-Founder John Ackerly has been named a winner of the CyberScoop 50 Awards in the Industry Leadership category. The CyberScoop 50 Awards honor innovators who are protecting critical infrastructure, defending against threats, and shaping the future of cybersecurity.
The Industry Leadership award recognizes organizational leaders with the vision, creativity, and problem-solving skills to drive meaningful, positive change in the cybersecurity industry.
This honor is another highlight in a remarkable summer for Ackerly and Virtru. In the past two months, Ackerly was also recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year winner, and the company was named to both the 2025 Washington Post Top Workplaces and the 2025 Inc. Best Workplace list. Additionally, Virtru closed a Series D funding round that doubled the company’s valuation to $500 million, fueling its mission to protect data wherever it’s shared.
“I’m honored to receive this recognition from CyberScoop, as it represents the cybersecurity community and the dedicated experts safeguarding our data every day,” said Ackerly. “This award is a testament to the brilliant, passionate team at Virtru who work tirelessly to make data privacy and security accessible to everyone. Between our funding milestone, workplace honors, and now this recognition, it’s been an incredible summer — and we’re just getting started.”
Founded in 2012, Virtru’s Data Security Platform — built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) — provides easy-to-use, data-centric solutions for commercial and government organizations, enabling them to share sensitive information securely and conveniently.
About Virtru
Virtru empowers organizations to unlock the power of data while maintaining control wherever it’s stored and shared. Trusted by over 6,000 global customers, Virtru provides simple, powerful solutions for Zero Trust data-centric security, underpinned by the Trusted Data Format (TDF). Learn more at Virtru.com.
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