Camelot Secure, a forward-thinking cybersecurity firm, has announced that its CEO, Stan Oliver, has received recognition from The Daily Record as one of the 2025 Most Admired CEOs.
This accolade falls under the category of Private Company with 50 or Fewer Employees and highlights Oliver's visionary leadership, pioneering role in proactive cybersecurity innovations, and unwavering dedication to diversity and workforce development. These attributes have significantly influenced Camelot Secure's growth and its impact within the cybersecurity sector.
Independent panel judges selections
The Most Admired CEOs award celebrates noteworthy pioneers across business sectors, higher education, and non-profit organisations in Maryland.
These pioneers are selected by an independent panel of judges based on their professional achievements, community service, and vision that motivates others. Those honoured multiple times join the esteemed Circle of Leadership.
Fostering the next generation of pioneers
Most Admired CEOs award celebrates noteworthy pioneers across business sectors, higher education
"The 2025 Most Admired CEOs are extraordinary pioneers. They have impressive resumes, work to lead their companies to success, and are truly admired by their peers, teams, and in the community," commented Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, Managing Director of BridgeTower Media/The Daily Record.
She adds, "They help to grow the next generation of pioneers in Maryland by empowering those who work for them, those they work with on community boards, and through mentoring. The Daily Record is pleased to recognise these outstanding CEOs."
AI-driven innovations in cybersecurity
Oliver's career, distinguished by a focus on innovation and inclusivity, has driven Camelot Secure since its inception in 2022. He has led breakthroughs in areas, such as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Hunting, Attack Surface Management, Penetration Testing, and Threat Detection & Incident Response.
Under his guidance, the company developed Myrddin, an award-winning CMMC compliance solution that utilises AI, NLP, and Generative AI to optimise gap assessments.
Commitment to diverse and inclusive employment
Oliver focuses on diversity and workforce growth efforts by employing 284 veterans
Beyond technological advancements, Oliver focuses on diversity and workforce development efforts by employing 284 veterans and recruiting from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, tribal and Hispanic communities, and women-owned organisations.
The firm also advocates for investment in economically challenged areas, facilitating opportunities and developing talent pipelines. Internally, Oliver promotes a mentorship-driven, mission-oriented culture that enables diverse teams to meet both personal and organisational aspirations.
Recognised for various achievements
Alongside the Most Admired CEO title, Oliver was recognised as a 2025 Influential Marylander in the Technology category by The Daily Record. Camelot Secure and Oliver have collected numerous accolades over the past year, including the Security Innovator Award, Fortress Cybersecurity Award, Cybersecurity Excellence Award, and acknowledgment as CEO of the Year by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.
The 2025 Most Admired CEOs will be celebrated at an event on 3rd November 2025, at the Hilton BWI in Linthicum Heights, MD. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with networking, followed by the awards programme at 5:30 p.m. and concludes with a dessert reception at 6:30 p.m.
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