The Future CISO 100 Awards

The Future CISO 100, hosted by HotTopics in partnership with Thales, recognises the extraordinary talent, strategic foresight, and influential contributions of the world's budding CISOs. These innovators are anticipated to play a crucial role in fostering the next generation of cyber defence tactics, securing our digital futures.

Why the Future CISO 100 matters

Each year, the Global Future CISO 100 Awards set a benchmark for anticipated cybersecurity leadership. The recipients, carefully selected by an impartial board of experienced industry mavens, exemplify the future apex of accomplishment in the cybersecurity field. This highlights the distinction of being listed among the top 100 emerging CISOs poised to tackle the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity with agility and innovative solutions.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking exceptional CISOs who demonstrate:

Strategic leadership – Designing forward-thinking strategies
Innovation – Driving creative solutions to emerging threats
Business impact – Aligning security with organisational goals
Inclusive leadership – Building diverse, high-performing teams
Thought leadership – Influencing the wider cybersecurity agenda

Why nominate or be nominated?

We’re celebrating CISOs making a real impact:

• Gain global recognition – Be celebrated among peers, industry experts and global C-suite leaders
  Strengthen your brand – Position yourself as a forward-thinking security leader shaping the future
  Attract top talent – Enhance your organisation’s profile and appeal to high-performing teams
  Build internal champions – Elevate the visibility of security within your organisation
  Join a trusted community – Connect with a network of technology leaders shaping the global agenda