Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards officially launched

The Cyber OSPAs have been designed to be ethical and are based on the values of being independent, credible, transparent and respectable. The Judges are nominated by global supporting associations. All agree to mark to an ethics policy and independently against published criteria.

The Cyber OSPAs are based on equivalent awards: the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) for the physical and corporate security sector and the Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs), both of which are renowned in their sphere of influence.

Commenting on the launch of the Cyber OSPAs, Professor Martin Gill CSyP FSyI (founder of the OSPAs and director of Perpetuity Research) stated: “Recognising outstanding performers is important. Understanding who they are can allow them to serve as examples to others who’ll then look to emulate emulate them and inspire excellence across the sector.”

Gill added: “Cyber security is not a ‘nice to have’ It’s a fundamental need and doing it well has never been so important. I urge everyone to support these awards so that we can honour the individuals and companies who demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership globally.”

Entry to the inaugural Cyber OSPAs is now open through until Monday 9 August. Nominations are invited in the following categories:

*Outstanding Chief Information Security Officer

*Outstanding Cyber Security Professional

*Outstanding Cyber Security Team

*Outstanding Cyber Security Consultant

*Outstanding Customer Service Initiative

*Outstanding Cyber Security Training/Awareness Initiative

*Outstanding Cyber Security Partnership

*Outstanding Police/Law Enforcement Initiative

*Outstanding Young Cyber Security Professional

*Outstanding New Cyber Security Product

*Outstanding Cyber Security Equipment Manufacturer

*Lifetime Achievement Award

The finalists will be announced at the International Cyber Expo, while the winners will be revealed at a global awards ceremony scheduled to take place in December.

Supporting associations already on board include the Asociatia Nationala pentru Securitatea Sistemelor Informatice, the Asociatia Romana Pentru Asigurarea Securitatii Informatiei, the Cloud Security Alliance, CREST, the Cyber Security Association of India, Cyber-Sicherheitsrat Deutschland, the Identity Management Institute, ISACA (London Chapter), ISSA, NAFN, the National Cyber Security Alliance, SASIG, The Security Institute, techUK and the Institution of Analysts and Programmers.