CISO Awards 2026
The Chief Information Security Officer is a vital role that is finally gaining the professional attention that it deserves, as organisations start to formalise and elevate the role.
Closing date
8am, Monday
8 June 2026
Winners announced
25 June 2026
CISO Banquet
Honouring the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer
ITWeb Brainstorm has been championing the CISO for several years now, including our CISO Directory publication, CISO Survey and cyber-focused roundtables.
This year we are adding to our celebration and recognition of the CISO by launching the annual Brainstorm CISO awards, which will coincide with the Brainstorm CISO banquet, where the results of the 2026 ITWeb Security Summit CISO Survey will be revealed.
Nominations are open to the entire ICT community – CISOs can nominate themselves, or colleagues can do it on their behalf. We are looking for CISOs who stand head and shoulders above their industry peers for their achievements in 2026.
Two prestigious CISO awards
ITWeb Brainstorm Public Sector CISO 2026
These awards are open to CISOs or executives with equivalent responsibility (the in-house cybersecurity decision-maker responsible for leading cybersecurity strategy and execution within an organisation). The awards are designed to recognise the achievements of CISOs over the past year.
Nominate nowITWeb Brainstorm Enterprise CISO 2026
These awards are open to CISOs or executives with equivalent responsibility (the in-house cybersecurity decision-maker responsible for leading cybersecurity strategy and execution within an organisation). The awards are designed to recognise the achievements of CISOs over the past year.
Nominate nowFrom nomination to recognition
Once nominations close, a shortlist of candidates will be created by the judging panel. Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to take part in an interview, from which the judges will make their final decisions.
Please note, the judges’ decisions are final.
Nominate
CISOs may nominate themselves or be nominated by colleagues.
Close
Nominations close at 8am on Monday, 8 June 2026.
Shortlist
The judging panel will create a shortlist of candidates.
Award
Winners will be announced at the CISO Banquet on 25 June.
Nominate for CISO Awards 2026
These awards are open to CISOs or executives with equivalent responsibility — the in-house cybersecurity decision-maker responsible for leading cybersecurity strategy and execution within an organisation.