Who made a difference in cybersecurity this year? I WANT NAMES. Our industry has been built by people whose work is rarely recognized. They are innovators, builders of open-source tools, defenders, incident responders, mentors. I’m hosting the 2026 SANS Difference Makers Awards alongside @lynn_dohm, @HeatherMahalik Barnhart, and @chrishvm. Who's work, company, or leadership made a difference? Who made our industry better? Nominate a Difference Maker here: go.sans.org/qZAthK and SHARE with your network! @bittner @gadievron @brittaglade @rosshaleliuk @david_hoelzer @_mikeholcomb_ @BeckyPinkard @fr0gger_ @edskoudis @Sisinerd @CoryWolff @PhillipWylie @sounilyu @lennyzeltser @SANSInstitute