Accenture’s George J. Franz Receives St. Isidore Army Cyber Award
December 06 2017 - 6:59AM
Business Wire
Maj. Gen. George J. Franz, USA (Ret.), a managing director with
Accenture Federal Services (AFS), has received the Saint Isidore
Army Cyber award, which recognizes individuals who demonstrate
exceptional initiative, leadership, insight and cyber excellence
within their area of expertise.
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Maj. Gen. George J. Franz, USA (Ret.)
receiving the award from Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of the
United States Army Cyber Command (Photo: Business Wire)
Sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics
Association (AFCEA), the award is presented annually at three
levels – gold, silver and bronze – based on categories of
recipients and levels of achievement. Franz received the Gold Level
Medallion, awarded to those who have rendered conspicuous long-term
service and so singularly distinguished themselves as contributors
to the Army Cyber Mission that they have few peers.
Franz joined AFS in October as a cybersecurity expert in the
defense and security markets. In his previous role as director
of operations for U.S. Cyber Command, Franz led the planning and
execution of global Department of Defense (DoD) and Interagency
Offensive, Defensive and Global Network Cyberspace Operations. He
oversaw the main DoD cybersecurity center, coordinating the network
defensive activities of 52 military commands and governmental
agencies comprising more than 3 million active users.
Franz was presented the award by Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone,
commander of the United States Army Cyber Command, who cited
Franz’s vision and leadership in standing-up the DoD’s Cyber
Mission Force, his unique contributions to U.S. Cyber Command
operations, and his dedication to supporting the men and women of
the U.S. armed forces.
Matt Tait, who leads Accenture’s work with federal defense and
national security clients, said, “We are proud that George is being
recognized for his many achievements in Army cybersecurity. George
is a proven leader in DoD cyberspace and intelligence operations
and we’re pleased that he’s part of the Accenture leadership team
to help our clients solve their toughest challenges.”
The Saint Isidore Army Cyber award was created in 2011 after
Pope John Paul II chose St. Isidore of Seville (560-636),
considered by many to be the patron saint of the Internet, to
"…represent the highest ideal of the essence of cyber security and
the study of the evolving world of challenges of tomorrow." Franz
was among 35 military and civilian cyber professionals honored with
the St. Isidore Army Cyber Award this year. Previous awardees
include Gen. Keith Alexander, USA (Ret.), former director of the
National Security Agency and commander of U.S. Cyber Command.
AFCEA is a member-based non-profit international organization
that has helped members advance information technology,
communications and electronics capabilities since 1946.
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