CYBER WRITER

This award will go to the IT security writer who is completely on the ball and understands cybersecurity, demonstrating this through thought-provoking, well- written articles and interviews that help educate and inform his/her audience. 

• Luke Irwin, IT Governance
• Alex Scroxton, Computer Weekly
• Karis Bouher, PGI
• Claudia Glover, Tech Monitor
• James Coker, Infosecurity Magazine (WINNER)

GODFATHER/ GODMOTHER OF SECURITY

This award will go to someone who has been around the block and back and contributed greatly to the IT Security industry for more than 25 years. 

• Ed Tucker, Lionfish (WINNER)
• Dominic Grunden, Union Digital Bank
• Frank Satterwhite, 1600 Cyber
• Mark Oakton, Infosec Partners
• Mike Gillespie, Advent IM
• Adam McElroy, KPMG
• Professor Danny Dresner, Manchester University

DATA GUARDIAN

Data has quickly become one of the most sought-after commodities. This award goes to the person who is always looking out for the interests of the everyday individual; making sure that customer and employee data are protected from prying eyes and their privacy is preserved. 

• Bev Allen, Quilter (WINNER)
• Carl Gottlieb, Hudl & Duolingo
• James Gosnold, The Workshop

CISO SUPREMO

CISOs play an important role in securing all aspects of the business and implementing programmes that increase the security posture of an organisation. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it – this award will recognise the best. 

• Ed Tucker, Lionfish
• Dominic Grunden, Union Digital Bank
• Christian Toon, Pinsent Masons (WINNER)
• Carole Embling, Metro Bank
• Becky Pinkard, Vodafone
• Jots Sehmbi, University of Exeter

SECURITY AVENGERS

Security is not a one person job, this award will recognise the best IT security team and how they averted a security disaster or persevere in the fight to keep their organisations safe from cyber threats. 

• Cyber 2.0 Team
• Security Tribe, Union Digital Bank
• Security Engineering Team at the Workshop Ltd
• FullFact.org (WINNER)

BEST EDUCATOR

This award will go to a professor, lecturer or teacher who leads by example to inspire and motivate the next generation of cyber security professionals. 

• Dr Steve Mvalo, Sheffield Hallam University
• Bennett Arron, comedian/presenter
• Lisa Short, Professor and guest lecturer
• Professor Danny Dresner, Manchester University (WINNER)
• Professor Alison Wakefield, University of West London
• Jan Carroll, UCD Professional Academy

BEST ETHICAL HACKER/PEN TESTER

This award will go to the person who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses in security systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner.

• Jon Medvenics, The Workshop
• Kevin Williams, Cargotec
• Glenn Pegden, Sky Betting and Gaming (WINNER)
• Mike Varley, Adarma

SECURITY LEADER/

MENTOR

The winner of this award will be someone in industry who leads a team or mentors individuals, taking the time to show them the ropes and ensure those coming through the ranks are prepared for the future. 

• Stuart Coulson, Lionfish
• Matt Summers, Philip Morris International
• Alan Freeland, DigitalXRAID
• Joe Boyle, Salt Communications
• Richard Rigonan, Union Digital Bank
• Mo Amin, The Workshop (Highly Commended)
• Paula Page, CCL Solutions
• Andrew Barratt, Coalfire
• Lisa Ventura, Cyber Security Unity
• Lemuel Valdez, KPMG
• Devon DeFreitas, Beazley Group
• Alan Jenkins, Decipher Cyber Consulting Partners (WINNER)

DIVERSITY CHAMPION *NEW*

This award will recognise an individual who is pushing for greater diversity and inclusion within the industry – whether they’re advocating for change in recruitment/HR policies, mentoring others, serving as a role model etc. 

• Holly Foxcroft, Stott and May Consulting (WINNER)
• Sydonie Williams, Beazley
• Tamzin Greenfield, Cyber Security Associates
• Lemuel Valdez, KPMG
• Jots Sehmbi, University of Exeter
• Anne Woodley, Microsoft
• Conor Coughlan, Armis
• Anah Ahee, KPMG

BEST SECURITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

In order to increase education on cyber threats and digital behaviours within the workplace, Security Awareness campaigns are often a vital part of getting the message out. This award will honour the campaign and the individuals who organised the campaign. 

• Helen Williams, Bupa (WINNER)
• Bennett Arron
• Ian Murphy, CyberOff
• Gema Perez-Cortes, Canon Europe
• Graham Day, Surf Safer Online
• FullFact.org
• Christine Gordon Bennett, Nedbank

CYBERSECURITY WELLBEING ADVOCATE

Cybersecurity can be a stressful industry to work in. In fact, as many as 45% of senior cybersecurity professionals have considered quitting as a result. This award goes to the individual who makes every effort to look after the mental health and general wellbeing of their peers/colleagues.  

• Zoe Rose, Canon Europe
• Eoin Hinchy, Tines (Highly Commended)
  
• Christine Gordon Bennett, Nedbank (WINNER)
• Marilise de Villiers Basson, ROAR
• Marissa Goulding, KPMG
• Chloé Messdaghi, Cybrary

APPRENTICE/

RISING STAR

Our future cyber welfare depends largely on these rising stars.  Whether in formal education, under employment or doing extraordinary research of their own, the winner of this category will show great promise with his/her technical or practical ability. 

• Alice Conibere, Secure Impact
• Patricia de Villa, Union Digital Bank
• Ewa Kapica, The Connection at St Martin’s (WINNER)
• Claudia Whiteside, The Workshop
• Laura Kairaityte, The Workshop
• Liam Follin, Pentest People
• Tamzin Greenfield, Cyber Security Associates
• Rae Baker, OSINT analyst
• Anne-Marie O’Donnell, BH Consulting
• Lemuel Valdez, KPMG (Highly Commended)
• Phoebe Goddard, KPMG
• Seònaid Lafferty, University of Manchester