Heather Roszkowski, chief information security officer and assistant vice president of cybersecurity solutions at Augusta University, has been named a finalist for the 2025 GeorgiaCISO ORBIE Award in the nonprofit/public sector. The award recognizes leading technology and security executives across Georgia who contribute to innovation, organizational resilience, and IT leadership. Winners will be announced on November 20 at an event in Alpharetta.
Roszkowski is known nationally for her work in information technology and cybersecurity. She has more than two decades of experience in both public and private sectors. At Augusta University, she leads efforts to develop and implement strategies that protect digital assets and ensure secure access to information for students, patients, faculty, and staff.
Her selection as a finalist highlights initiatives that have improved Augusta University’s data protection measures, safeguarded critical systems, and promoted security awareness throughout the campus community.
“Dr. Roszkowski’s recognition as a top CISO in Georgia highlights her leadership in building Augusta University’s culture of security and resilience,” said Michael Casdorph, AU’s chief information officer. “Her vision has kept the institution ahead of cyber threats, safeguarding data through teamwork, best practices and innovation. This finalist honor celebrates her achievements and the dedication of the entire team.”
Roszkowski credited her team for their role in this recognition: “I am honored and grateful to be considered for this recognition, but I must emphasize that this achievement is a testament to my team’s incredible work, dedication and exceptional efforts. I am proud to lead such a talented group; this recognition belongs to all of us,” she said. “Thank you all for the support. Go Jags!”
Earlier in 2025, Augusta University received the CSO50 Award from Computer Security Online—an annual honor given to 50 organizations worldwide for delivering business value through innovative security projects. Augusta University was one of only three universities recognized with this distinction in both 2023 and 2025.
Before joining Augusta University, Roszkowski worked as network chief information security officer at the University of Vermont Health Network and served as CISO at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Her career also includes service as an information assurance manager with a division-level task force during her 11 years as a signal corps officer in the U.S. Army; she now holds an inactive status as lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.
She has been recognized at state and national levels through appointments such as serving on Vermont’s Governor’s Cybersecurity Advisory Team and participating actively in professional organizations like International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC²) and Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association.
Her awards include being named a finalist for Executive Women’s Forum’s Women of Influence Award (2015), receiving a Bronze Star Medal, and earning Signal Corps Regimental Association’s Bronze Order of Mercury.
Roszkowski holds a doctorate in cybersecurity from Capitol Technology University along with Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credentials from ISC².
