Sentar recognized for groundbreaking cybersecurity initiatives

HUNTSVILLE — Sentar has been recognized as a Forum Innovation Award winner for two transformative technologies: Secure Enterprise Network Threat Response Incident Query (SENTRIQ) and Scalable Tiered Risk Operations for Next-Gen Governance, Holistic Operations, and Leadership Development (STRONGHOLD).

The Huntsville-based company is a provider of advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions.

The  awards mark Sentar’s eighth consecutive year of recognition and 12th Forum Innovation Award, highlighting its innovation and leadership in defense and federal IT. Sentar will be recognized at the annual Forum Innovation Awards ceremony June 23 in Reston, Va.

SENTRIQ, developed with the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC)-Atlantic, revolutionizes cybersecurity operations through real-time threat detection, automated response, and intelligence-driven security enhancements, according to a Sentar news release. By integrating tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and Trellix into a unified analytics framework, SENTRIQ has added a layer to support false positive detection, accelerated response times, and enhanced situational awareness. SENTRIQ also serves as a platform for mentoring cyber professionals, equipping them with threat hunting and adversary analysis skills to combat evolving threats, the company said.

STRONGHOLD, also developed with NIWC-Atlantic, introduces a scalable, tiered framework for cybersecurity governance and operational resilience across diverse Department of Defense (DoD) systems, the news release said. By integrating modular support levels, STRONGHOLD enables organizations to elevate their cybersecurity posture while fostering leadership development. Through this framework, Senior ISSMs mentor ISSOs in implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls, ensuring workforce consistency and risk visibility.

“These awards are a testament to Sentar’s commitment to innovation and collaboration,” said Nate Swab, senior director, DoD Programs at Sentar. “SENTRIQ and STRONGHOLD exemplify how cutting-edge technology and impactful leadership can transform cybersecurity operations, empowering agencies to stay ahead of evolving threats while building the next generation of cyber leaders.”