Part of Foundry’s prestigious global awards program, the CSO30 recognises senior cybersecurity professionals who are driving innovation, strengthening organisational resilience, and shaping the future of security across industries.
In 2026, nominees will be assessed across two core pillars: business value and leadership. Judges will evaluate cybersecurity initiatives delivered over the past two years that have improved organisational security, resilience, and operational performance, alongside each nominee’s leadership, influence, and contribution to the broader cybersecurity community.
The program will also recognise emerging talent through the Next CISO Award, spotlighting a rising cybersecurity leader demonstrating exceptional promise, impact, and leadership potential.
The CSO30 Australia Awards are open to senior cybersecurity leaders responsible for defining and executing security strategy within an Australian organisation.
