Alliance Cyber Named Finalist for National Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year Award
Cocoa, FL — Alliance Cyber, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, has been named a finalist for the National Veteran-Owned Business Association’s (NaVOBA) Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year Award. The prestigious honor will be presented during NaVOBA’s Joint Forces Forum on October 1 at the Bolger Center in Potomac, Maryland. Alliance Cyber co-founders Alexander “Alec” Hall and Rebecca Granger will travel to the ceremony to represent the company.
The Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year (VBEOY) award stands as NaVOBA’s highest recognition for certified VBEs® who lead with integrity, vision, and results. Each honoree has not only built a thriving business but also opened doors for fellow veterans through mentorship, advocacy, and example. Their achievements reflect the strength, discipline, and innovation that define veteran entrepreneurship. These leaders don’t just succeed in the private sector—they shape it.
The recognition highlights the company’s remarkable growth, veteran leadership, and deep community impact since its founding in 2021. Hall, who served a 28-year career in the U.S. Air Force, helped launch Alliance Cyber on the same principles he carried through his military service: integrity, excellence, and service before self.
From Military Service to Mission-Driven Business
Hall’s Air Force career culminated in leadership roles overseeing global cyber operations and developing more than 18,500 cyber professionals. He co-authored the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NIST SP 800-181) and was honored with the 2015 SANS Difference Makers in Cybersecurity Award for his contributions to advancing the national cyber workforce. His transition to entrepreneurship continued that mission, establishing Alliance Cyber to secure the digital landscape for businesses, nonprofits, and government clients while empowering veterans through career opportunities.
A Company Built on Service and Impact
Since its founding, Alliance Cyber has grown from a bootstrapped startup into a recognized leader in cybersecurity and IT services. The firm provides CMMC compliance support, risk management, governance, and managed IT services to both federal and commercial clients. With roots in national security, the company has become a trusted partner for organizations that safeguard sensitive information and protect vulnerable populations.
The company’s track record of success has been widely recognized. Alliance Cyber was named the 2023 Small Business of the Year by the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce and the 2024 Technology & Innovation Company of the Year at the Space Coast Honors. It has also been honored with the 2024 HIREVETS Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for its outstanding veteran hiring practices. This year, the company was named a 2025 Business Champion and Hall himself was recognized as the Military Friendly® National Small Business Vetrepreneur of the Year.
Beyond accolades, Alliance Cyber has committed itself to giving back through initiatives such as the Alliance Cyber Gives Foundation, a nonprofit arm that delivers pro bono cybersecurity services to local nonprofits, funds Bright Ideas STEM classroom grants, and provides internships and workforce fellowships for transitioning service members. The company also supports community organizations including the Brevard Homeless Coalition, the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, and Family Promise of Brevard.
Alliance Cyber Co-Founder, Rebecca Granger, shared her thoughts: “Being named a finalist for this award is a powerful reminder of why we started Alliance Cyber. From the beginning, our vision was bigger than building a business—we wanted to create a company that protects people and supports our community. This recognition from NaVOBA is an honor not just for Alec and me, but for our entire team who lives out those values every day. We’re excited about the possibilities this moment creates for our clients, our workforce, and the communities we serve.”
Looking Ahead: What Winning Could Mean
Earning NaVOBA’s Veteran’s Business Enterprise® of the Year Award would place Alliance Cyber in the national spotlight, creating powerful new opportunities for growth and impact. Such recognition has the potential to open doors to larger federal and commercial contracts, while also strengthening relationships with NaVOBA’s network of corporate allies committed to supporting veteran-owned businesses. It would elevate the company’s profile as an employer of choice, attracting top cyber talent—including transitioning veterans eager to continue serving in new ways—and expanding the team’s ability to meet the rising demand for cybersecurity services.
Perhaps most importantly, the award would amplify Alliance Cyber’s capacity to give back. With greater visibility and credibility, the company could expand its philanthropic efforts, reaching more nonprofits, classrooms, and underserved communities through the Alliance Cyber Gives Foundation. At the same time, the honor would affirm the critical role veteran-owned enterprises play in safeguarding national security, positioning Alliance Cyber as both a trusted industry leader and a community anchor.
Celebrating Veteran Leadership
For Hall, the recognition is not just about business growth—it is about continuing a lifelong mission of service. “Veteran-owned businesses are more than economic drivers; they are community anchors,” Hall has said. “We measure success not just in contracts won, but in lives impacted, opportunities created, and trust earned.”
As the Joint Forces Forum approaches, Alliance Cyber stands alongside other leading veteran-owned enterprises from across the nation, ready to showcase how service, integrity, and innovation can drive both business success and community impact.
