CSIS UAE Awards 2023


The Cybersecurity Innovation Summit and Awards 2023 UAE Chapter aims to create a platform for cybersecurity thought leaders, innovators, solution providers and influencers to get recognized and inspire the industry with their achievements and further promote and maintain the cybersecurity culture in the nation. It is a great way to gain recognition, build networks, and promote your cybersecurity innovation, research, or leadership. By nominating for an award, you can celebrate your successes, build new relationships and collaborations, and inspire your team and the community to continue innovating in the field of cybersecurity

AWARD CATEGORIES

PRIMARY MARKET

Nomination Process: Nominations can be made by a primary organization and individuals including self-nominations. The nomination should include a summary of the nominee’s achievements and contributions in the field of cybersecurity based on the criteria’s outlined, as well as any supporting documents or endorsements.

Cybersecurity Champion 2023

The cybersecurity champion 2023 award recognizes an individual who has acted as an outstanding leader in the field of cybersecurity. This award is presented to an individual who has made tremendous contributions towards the development and implementation of effective cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and practices.

CISO of the Year 2023

The CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) of the year award honours a CISO who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing and securing their organization's information and technology assets and shown significant growth in career advancement whilst positively impacting the information security industry.

Hybrid Workplace of the Year 2023

The hybrid workplace of the year celebrates an organization that have specifically developed and managed a secure hybrid workplace model. This award is bestowed to an organization who have been successful in providing digital IT assets across business units whilst ensuring the implementation of a robust cybersecurity tools across remote locations

Most Innovative Cybersecurity Strategy 2023

The most innovative cybersecurity strategy award applauds an organization that have developed and implemented an exceptional and innovative cybersecurity strategy. This award is presented to an organization that has demonstrated a significant impact in improving the information security posture of their organization, community, or the broader society.

Best Cybersecurity Training Program 2023

The best cybersecurity training program award commemorates an organization that have contributed to the advancement in the field of cybersecurity training through research, education, or other means and has implemented the most effective cybersecurity training program for its employees. This award is presented to an organization that has made significant advancements towards the development and delivery of an effective cybersecurity training programs, technologies, and practices.

GOVERNMENT AND MINISTRIES

Nomination Process: Nominations can be made by government administrators/administrations and ministers/ministries. The nomination should include a summary of the nominee’s achievements and contributions in the field of cybersecurity based on the criteria’s outlined, as well as any supporting documents or endorsements

Cyber Influencer of the Year 2023

The cyber influencer of the year award honours the government administrator or minister who has established exceptional leadership and has made significant contributions towards improving and promoting knowledge and awareness of cybersecurity risks among the community and the broader society.

Cyber Awareness Plan of the Year 2023

The Cyber awareness plan of the year award applauds the government administration or ministry that has implemented the most effective and innovative cybersecurity awareness program to educate citizens and organizations about cyber threats and risks

Cybersecurity Advocator of the Year 2023

This award recognizes the government administrator or minister who has demonstrated exceptional advocacy for cybersecurity awareness, education, and empowerment of citizens, organizations, and government officials in UAE.

SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Nominations can be made by solution providers. The nomination should include a summary of the nominee’s achievements and contributions in the field of cybersecurity based on the criteria’s outlined, as well as any supporting documents or endorsements.

Cybersecurity Software of the Year 2023

The cybersecurity software of the year award celebrates a software product that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, effectiveness, and impact in the field of cybersecurity. This award is presented to a software product that has significantly improved the security and resilience of critical infrastructure, businesses, or individuals by addressing cybersecurity risks and challenges.

Most Innovative Cybersecurity Product 2023

The most innovative cybersecurity product of the year award commemorates a product that has demonstrated unique and innovative solutions to cybersecurity challenges.

Most Effective Cloud Security Solution 2023

The most effective cloud security solution 2023 award honours the solution provider that offers the most effective and innovative cloud security solution to protect data and applications in the cloud environment.

Most Innovative IAM Solution of the Year 2023

Most innovative IAM solution of the year award lauds the software/product with the most innovative IAM solution to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.

Best Application Security Solution Provider of the Year 2023

The best application security solution provider of the year award recognizes the solution provider that offers the most resilient application security solution to protect applications from cyber threats.