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The Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards

April 29, 2026

About the Cyber OSPAs

The Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards recognise and reward exceptional achievement in the global cyber security sector. The awards celebrate companies, individuals, teams, products, and initiatives that demonstrate excellence and leadership.

The Cyber OSPAs follow a values-based model with a strong focus on independence, credibility, transparency, and respectability. Judges are nominated by supporting associations, follow a clear ethics policy, and score entries independently against published criteria. The awards also follow an ethical sponsorship framework.

Why These Awards Matter

Recognising outstanding performers highlights examples that inspire others and raise standards across the industry. Cyber security is a critical need for every organisation. The Cyber OSPAs shine a light on the people and innovations that drive positive impact and strengthen the sector.

Award Categories

Entries are invited for the following categories:

  • Outstanding Chief Information Security Officer

  • Outstanding Cyber Security Professional

  • Outstanding Cyber Security Team

  • Outstanding Cyber Security Consultant

  • Outstanding Cyber Security Training or Awareness Initiative

  • Outstanding Young Cyber Security Professional

  • Outstanding New Cyber Security Product

  • Outstanding Overseas Cyber Security Initiative

  • Lifetime Achievement

Event Details

Awards Ceremony: 29 April 2026
Location: Birmingham Metropole Hotel, United Kingdom

Nominations are now open. CyAN members are encouraged to apply or to nominate a colleague who is making a meaningful contribution in cyber operations, governance, risk, awareness, innovation, or public service.

Get Involved

Cyber associations and potential sponsors are welcome to contact the organisers. You can also join the mailing list or follow the Cyber OSPAs on social media to stay updated.

Learn More: https://www.theospas.com

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