Annual program celebrates honorees’ achievements and their outstanding contributions to the cybersecurity field
Alexandria, Va., September 17, 2024 – ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today announced recipients of its 2024 ISC2 Global Achievement Awards, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the cybersecurity field, furthering ISC2’s vision of a safe and secure cyber world.
“These cybersecurity professionals are at the forefront of mitigating threats and protecting critical information systems to keep our societies safe and secure around the world,” said ISC2 EVP, Advocacy, Global Markets and Member Engagement, Tara Wisniewski. “The ISC2 Global Achievement Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the remarkable contributions of both individuals and ISC2 Chapters as they shape the future of the cybersecurity profession.”
The awards fall into several categories, including Special Recognition, Professional and Chapter and the Center for Cyber Safety and Education.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Special Recognition Awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in cybersecurity throughout a career.
The ISC2 CEO Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community through their dedicated and exceptional efforts. They are the trailblazers and true change-makers whose intentions and actions have shaped enduring effects within the industry, leaving a legacy that extends for years to come.
- Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi, Director of Governance and Risk Management, Dubai Electronic Security Center
- David Koh, Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
The ISC2 Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest tribute in cybersecurity. In memory of Harold F. Tipton, CISSP, the award recognizes members for their lifelong contributions to the advancement of information security and the profession by serving, over the long term, with sustained excellence and distinction throughout their entire cybersecurity career.
- Americas: Teresa Fryer, CISSP, HCISSP, Chief, Security and Data Integration Staff, Administrative Office of U.S. Courts
- Asia-Pacific: Leonard Ong, CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, ISSAP, ISSMP, Director, Cyber Defence Group, Synapxe
- Europe, Middle East and Africa: H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, The Head of UAE Cybersecurity Council, The UAE Cybersecurity Council
The ISC2 Volunteer Service Award recognizes volunteers who have provided sustained and valuable service to ISC2. Named in memory of James R. Wade, an esteemed, long-time contributor to ISC2, this award is ISC2’s privilege to honor his legacy.
- Jay Ferron, CISSP, Principal at Interactive Security Training
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
The Professional Awards recognize the achievements and contributions of cybersecurity professionals during different stages of their careers.
The ISC2 Senior Professional Award recognizes an individual regionally who has significantly contributed to the enhancement of the cybersecurity workforce by demonstrating a leadership role in their profession.
- Americas: Sametria McKinney, CISSP, Director, National Computer Incident Response Team
- Asia-Pacific: Ameen Sharif, CISSP, CEO, ITnIS Consulting
- Europe, Middle East and Africa: Niel Harper, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer, Doodle
The ISC2 Mid-Career Award recognizes an individual regionally who is at the mid-career stage and has demonstrated commitment and achievement in their profession.
- Americas: Aaron Bond, CISSP, CCSP, Cybersecurity Senior Manager, Defensive Security, The Home Depot
- Asia-Pacific: Jadet Khuhakongkit, CISSP, CC, Assistant Secretary General, National Cyber Security Agency of Thailand
- Europe, Middle East and Africa: Maxwell Ash, CISSP, Cyber Security Consultant, Inceptiv Ltd
The ISC2 Rising Star Professional Award recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of an up-and-coming professional regionally who has made a significant impact in the cybersecurity industry early in their career.
- Americas: Daniel Baloch, CC, Associate of ISC2, Threat Analyst, New York City Office of Technology & Innovation
- Asia-Pacific: Tien-Hao Chan, CISSP, CC, Principal Security Engineer, XREX.
- Europe, Middle East and Africa: Nadine Hickey, SSCP, Senior Cyber Engagement Technical Analyst, Bank of Ireland
ISC2 PROGRAM AWARDS
The ISC2 Program Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and community impact within the cybersecurity community.
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, the charitable arm of ISC2, is committed to making the cyber world a safe place for everyone. The Center’s mission is to grow the cybersecurity profession and its positive impact on the world by raising awareness, building a diverse pipeline of cybersecurity professionals and activating a more secure digital world.
The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to the betterment of society and the cybersecurity community through the support of the Center. With a passion for the cybersecurity community and a desire to give back, this recipient is considered a go-to volunteer helping to make society safer while supporting various initiatives within the Center.
- Ameen Sharif, CISSP, CEO, ITnIS Consulting
The Outstanding Partner Award recognizes a company or organization for their support of the Center and its mission to grow the cybersecurity profession and its positive impact on the world by raising awareness, building a diverse pipeline of cybersecurity professionals, and activating a more secure digital world. This must be a group or company effort of support – not that of a lone employee or member.
- ISC2 New Jersey Chapter
ISC2 Chapter Recognition Awards are presented to official chapters of ISC2 within a specific region that best promotes the vision of ISC2 by inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. The chapter must demonstrate a well-rounded offering of activities and services designed to benefit its members and affiliates while significantly contributing to the profession and local community through the ISC2 Chapter Program of Connect, Educate, Inspire and Secure.
This year’s regional chapter award recipients are:
- Asia-Pacific: Colombo, Sri Lanka Chapter
- Europe, Middle East and Africa: Hellenic Chapter
- Latin America: Guatemala Chapter
- North America: New Jersey Chapter
The ISC2 Inclusion Impact Award (formerly Diversity Award) recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to driving a more diverse workforce in the global cybersecurity community by initiating and leading actions to remove barriers and positively impact the cyber profession’s diversity, equity and inclusion. ISC2 recognizes three regional and one global award recipient demonstrating a significant commitment and passion for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion across the global cybersecurity ecosystem.
- Americas: Francisca Boateng, Candidate of ISC2, Director of Operations, Slamm Technologies
- Asia-Pacific: Ricson Singson Que, CC, CEO, SQrity Consulting
- Europe, Middle East and Africa: Zoé Cuisin, Head of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance, Bouygues Construction
For more information on the Global Achievement Awards program, including descriptions of each award category and eligibility details, please visit: https://www.isc2.org/About/Award-Programs.
About ISC2
ISC2 is the world’s leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our nearly 675,000 members, candidates and associates around the globe are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live. Our award-winning certifications – including cybersecurity’s premier certification, the CISSP® – enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers. ISC2 strengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Our charitable foundation, The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educate those most vulnerable. Learn more and get involved at ISC2.org. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.