Alexandria, VA – March 12, 2025 – The Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI), a leading provider of certification programs dedicated to enhancing federal cybersecurity, proudly announces that its flagship certification, the Federal IT Security Professional (FITSP) Certification Program, has been recognized as the Best Cybersecurity Certification in the prestigious 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in the global cybersecurity industry. Achieving top honors in the "Best Cybersecurity Certification" category highlights FITSI's significant contribution and ongoing commitment to strengthening cybersecurity within the federal government. The FITSP Certification Program, comprising specialized certifications for federal cybersecurity Auditors, Designers, Managers, and Operators, uniquely addresses the specific security challenges faced by federal IT security professionals.

This recognition underscores the pivotal role the FITSP Certification Program plays in advancing cybersecurity standards across federal information systems, equipping professionals with critical skills and knowledge to protect national security assets effectively. FITSI's robust curriculum, rigorous standards, and alignment with federal guidelines have positioned the FITSP Certification as an essential credential in federal cybersecurity workforce development.

“We congratulate Federal IT Security Institute on this outstanding achievement in the ‘Best Cybersecurity Certification’ category of the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards,” said Holger Schulze, founder of Cybersecurity Insiders and organizer of the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. “As we celebrate 10 years of recognizing excellence in cybersecurity, your innovation, commitment, and leadership set a powerful example for the entire industry.”

"We are honored by this prestigious recognition, which validates our dedication to strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities of the federal workforce," said Jim Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer of FITSI. "This award motivates us to continue refining our programs and expanding our efforts to address evolving cybersecurity threats and challenges."

To learn more about FITSI and the FITSP Certification Program, please visit https://www.fitsi.org.

About FITSI:

Founded in 2009, the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI) is a nonprofit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI's mission is to secure federal information systems by certifying that federal workforce members understand and can apply appropriate federal IT security standards effectively.