Erik Braden of Braden Business Systems Honored with 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Award for Leadership
Fishers, IN – June 4, 2025 – Braden Business Systems is proud to announce that Erik Braden has been named a winner of the 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Award for Leadership by the Business Intelligence Group. This prestigious honor places Braden among the top cybersecurity leaders in the nation who are safeguarding the digital future through innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight.
Presented annually, the Fortress Cybersecurity Awards recognize the very best in the field of cybersecurity—not just for their cutting-edge technology, but for their ability to apply it in meaningful and measurable ways. In an era where every click and keystroke can be a potential vulnerability, the award celebrates those who are not only keeping threats at bay but actively shaping a more secure digital world.
“Cybersecurity isn’t just a technology issue—it’s a trust issue,” said Russ Fordyce, CEO of the Business Intelligence Group. “The organizations we’re celebrating today are setting new standards for how to think about and implement security at scale.”
Braden was recognized for his strategic leadership at Braden Business Systems, where cybersecurity isn’t treated as an add-on, but as a core pillar of operational excellence. Under his guidance, the organization has continued to innovate and adapt to the fast-paced digital threat landscape, earning the trust of businesses across Indiana, Chicago and beyond.
“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized alongside so many trailblazers in this field,” said Erik Braden. “This award is a reflection of the relentless work our entire team puts into staying ahead of the curve and ensuring our clients’ digital ecosystems are fortified and future-ready. As we look ahead, Braden Business Systems remains committed to pioneering smart workplace solutions that are not just efficient, but intuitive. Our focus is clear: empower people, streamline processes, and transform the way work gets done.”
To view the full list of winners and learn more about the 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards, visit the Business Intelligence Group 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards page.
For more information about Braden Business Systems and our award-winning services, visit bradenonline.com.
About Braden Business Systems
Braden Business Systems is a leader of business technology solutions, specializing in managed IT services, office equipment, cyber security and document management. Braden is ranked as the #1 MSP in Indiana and #172 nationally on the Channel Futures MSP 501 list; has been honored with placement on the Indiana Chamber’s Top Ten Business list; and has won the Business Intelligence Group’s Fortress Cybersecurity award for Leadership.
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