WILMINGTON, DE — Michael DeBolt, Chief Intelligence Officer at Intel 471, has been named a finalist for the 2025 SC Awards in the Innovative Executive/Practitioner of the Year category. Known for his leadership in advancing the role of cyber threat intelligence, DeBolt’s recognition underscores his contributions to operationalizing intelligence frameworks and enhancing organizational security practices.
With over two decades of experience spanning military, federal law enforcement, and commercial security, DeBolt leads Intel 471’s efforts in tracking real-time threats to produce actionable intelligence. His strategic focus includes spearheading the Cyber Threat Intelligence Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM), an industry framework designed to align threat intelligence with broader business objectives.
“This SC Award finalist recognition is a testament to the incredible work of my colleagues at Intel 471 as well as the broader CTI-CMM community,” said DeBolt. “CTI is more than just understanding threats – it’s about empowering organizations to take a more holistic approach to threat intelligence that supports their entire business.”
The SC Awards, now in their 28th year, recognize achievements in information security across 33 categories. Industry leaders, including experts from healthcare, financial services, technology, and education, evaluated the nominees. This year’s entries spotlight critical innovations as the cybersecurity landscape faces challenges like AI-driven attacks and third-party breaches.
SC Media’s Senior Editorial Director, Tom Spring, emphasized the significance of this recognition, highlighting the industry’s vital push for safer digital environments amid evolving threats.
The winners of the SC Awards will be announced on April 29, 2025. DeBolt’s nomination reinforces Intel 471’s leadership in cybersecurity and efforts to advance threat intelligence innovation as the landscape evolves.
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