2025 Summer Student Employee Gritty Award Winners: Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Security Operations Student Team

We are thrilled to announce that the Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Security Operationsteam, Anna Plass, Ben Guest, William Brooks, and Karina Lopez-Brown, are the recipients of the prestigious Student Employee Gritty Award! This award recognizes their exceptional management of a significant surge in phishing incidents that occurred over several weeks.

The team is being recognized for their quick response times, professional communication, and their ability to handle a high volume of security tickets. Their efforts were crucial in minimizing organizational risk and protecting our data.

The team's success was driven by their collaborative spirit and proactive approach. They not only responded to incoming threats but also independently identified new ones and developed innovative response strategies. This work significantly strengthened our overall security posture, educated the campus community, and fostered a more vigilant organizational culture.

We celebrate the team's grit, dedication, and outstanding teamwork. Please join us in congratulating the Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust Security Operations team for this well-deserved honor!

Congratulations!

The DoIT Community & The DoIT Gritty Committee

Erica D’Eramo

Ada Crutchfield

Andrew Shebest

Anthony Finneran

Carlos McKinney

Daniel Loftus

Dave Souder

David Toothe

Debbie Michaels

Dondre Hatef

Josh Abrams

Khalil Alston

Matt Baker

Nick Beech

Peter Ariev

Susan Biro