INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rook Security, a provider of global IT security solutions protecting sensitive data against dynamic, emerging threats, today announced that president and CEO J.J. Thompson was selected as the winner in the ‘Technology’ category at the 12th annual Indy’s Best and Brightest event, presented by KPMG LLP. The awards program honors 100 of central Indiana’s outstanding young professionals, age 40 and under, in ten different industries.
"KPMG is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor for this noteworthy event for the 12th consecutive year," said Mark Shaffer, Office Managing Partner of KPMG LLP. "We understand the importance of honoring these young professionals who also serve as outstanding role models and mentors for the youth of our community."
The Best and Brightest event was created by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana to recognize up-and-coming talent and the next generation of leaders in the community. Finalists were judged on professional accomplishments, civic contributions, character and leadership qualities. With this award, J.J. Thompson joins the ranks of past winners in the ‘Technology’ category, such as ExactTarget CEO Scott Dorsey and Scale Computing CEO Jeff Ready.
In the last two years, Rook Security scaled from 20 full-time employees to a work force of 57 employees and seven interns. In August, Rook Security announced that the IBDC offered Rook Security nearly $3 million in conditional tax credits and training grants based on the company’s commitment to create more than 130 new local jobs by the year 2024.
“At Rook Security, we hold Junior Achievement’s work preparing youths for success in high regard,” said J.J. Thompson, CEO, Rook Security. “Rook Security has maintained its position as the fastest-growing technology company in Indiana for the past two years. Cybersecurity has become one of the most sought-after professions in the United States, and we are proud of the work we do to identify and train the next generation of cybersecurity experts right here in Indiana.”
J.J’s recognition is the latest in a recent series of accolades regarding Rook Security’s business achievements. This past summer, Rook Security was named by the Indianapolis Business Journal as the second-fastest growing company in Indianapolis. Last year, Rook Security earned a coveted spot on the renowned Inc. 500 to make it the No. 9 fastest-growing privately held security company in the United States. Rook Security was recognized by TechPoint the same year as the fastest-growing technology company in Indiana. Rook Security was also honored as one of the 2014 Indiana Companies to Watch by the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE) and the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC).
About Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc. (JACI), in partnership with the business and education communities, provides learning experiences for central Indiana students with a concentration on life skills, job skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and a fundamental understanding of economics and the free enterprise system.
JACI serves thousands of students each year in central Indiana, and has a Board of Directors to support this mission and our core values: conviction in the impact of experiential education, belief in partnerships and the potential of all students, commitment to the principles of economics and entrepreneurship, and a passion for what we do. For more information, visit http://www.jaindy.org/.
About Rook Security
Rook Security is a provider of global IT security solutions protecting sensitive data against dynamic, emerging threats. Rook’s advisory and managed security services deliver visibility, intelligence, and response® in security operations to overcome the complex problems that continue to plague most organizations. As an integrated extension of their internal team, Rook helps organizations achieve a mature security and risk management program. Rook's advisory and managed security services have helped to improve the way organizations from start-ups to Fortune 100 firms protect their data and manage their risk. For more information, join us on Twitter @RookSecurity, Facebook, or www.rooksecurity.com.
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