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Submission Period: 9th June - 18th July 2025

Silent Heroes, It’s Your Time to Shine! The 3rd Annual 100 CISO Summit & Awards 2025 is your platform to showcase the incredible work you've accomplished behind the scenes.

The 100 CISO Awards 2025 is a distinguished recognition platform held alongside the annual summit by CISOSeries - the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Apply now and let the world celebrate your achievements. Click the "NOMINATE NOW" button below to submit your nomination.

For any questions or assistance with your application, feel free to contact us at info@3novex.com.

Apply for the 100 CISO 2025 Awards or Nominate your Project

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End User & Individual Category

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Cybersecurity Team of the Year

Honoring a high-performing cybersecurity team that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration, leadership, and results in safeguarding their organization against evolving cyber threats.

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Top 20 Cybersecurity Visionaries and Leaders

Celebrating 20 influential figures who are shaping the future of cybersecurity through innovation, thought leadership, strategic direction, and a proven commitment to securing digital ecosystems.

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Chief Information Officer of the Year

Recognizing a Chief Information Officer who has made a significant impact in driving digital transformation, IT strategy, and business innovation within their organization.

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Cybersecurity Innovator of the year

Recognizing an individual or organization that has introduced groundbreaking cybersecurity solutions, technologies, or strategies that significantly improve threat detection, response, or prevention in the industry.

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Chief Information Security Officer of the Year

Recognizing an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer who has demonstrated excellence in cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and innovation in protecting their organization.

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Cybersecurity Rising Star of the Year

Celebrates an emerging talent demonstrating remarkable potential and achievement in the cybersecurity field.

A distinguished panel of judges carefully selected based on their industry knowledge, experience, and subject matter expertise will assess each entry. The evaluation will be based on the quality, innovation, and relevance of the submitted project documentation.

 

All submissions will be handled with strict confidentiality throughout the judging process.

 

Winners will be determined through a multi-round scoring system, where the highest-scoring entry in each category will be selected as the award recipient.

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Mario Foster

Group Chief Information Officer, Al Ghurair Group

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Ouaissou DEMBELE

Co-Founder & Group CEO of Sainttly Group (Saintynet Cybersecurity, Cybercory.com, and CISO Paradise)

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Ts. Tan Zhon Teck, CISSP, CCSP, CC

President, ISC2 Malaysia Chapter

Nominations Close: 18th July 2025 (Friday)

Awards Ceremony:  19th August 2025 @ JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai, UAE

  • The 3rd Annual 100 CISO Summit and Awards 2025 is a prestigious event that unites global cybersecurity leaders to honor exceptional achievements in the field. Marking its third consecutive year, this summit celebrates the brilliance of individuals and teams who are at the forefront of defending digital ecosystems, including Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), innovative professionals, and collaborative teams driving transformative change.

    The 100 CISO Awards spotlight not just technical expertise but also the visionary leadership, resilience, and dedication that define today’s most impactful cybersecurity champions, inspiring the industry to reach new heights.

  • The 100 CISO Awards are open to all cybersecurity professionals, teams, and organizations—whether from the corporate or government sector.

    If the category fits your work, your project, or your innovation, we encourage you to submit a nomination. We welcome entries from across Southeast Asia and beyond, representing diverse industries, institutions, and leadership journeys.

    Your impact deserves to be recognized—regardless of your title, sector, or company size.

  • To take part, please visit our official nomination page and click "NOMINATE NOW" to submit your entry. You may nominate yourself, your team, or your organization for any category that best represents your achievements.

    All nominations must be accompanied by supporting documents that provide clear details about the work, project, or impact related to the selected category. These documents help our jury evaluate the significance, innovation, and effectiveness of your contribution.

    Submissions are reviewed with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality by our panel of industry experts.

  • Entries are evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts and thought leaders, based on the quality and relevance of the submitted project documentation. All submissions are treated with strict confidentiality. Winners are selected through a multi-round scoring process, with the highest-scoring entry in each category taking the award.

    • All entries undergo an initial screening to ensure they meet the basic eligibility and qualification criteria.

    • Approved entries will then proceed to the evaluation stage, where they are assessed by our panel of jurors.

    • Entries that do not meet the criteria will receive a feedback email from us outlining the reasons for rejection, allowing applicants to revise and resubmit if applicable.

    • Each approved submission is evaluated independently based on pre-defined parameters and overall merit.

    • The final decision is based on the cumulative score achieved by each entry during the evaluation process.

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