The iTnews Benchmark Security Awards recognise Australia's leading IT Security leaders

The iTnews Benchmark Awards have been celebrating Australian IT leaders from across the country for over a decade.

This year for the first time we will be launching the inaugural Benchmark Awards: Security, a conference and awards program celebrating leadership in cyber security from a cross section of Australian business.

CISO, CSOs and senior cyber security leaders will be awarded for their leadership in both the security team and across the business in driving effective cyber programs in end user organisations.

The 2024 Benchmark Security Awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner and conference on the 16th October at Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney.

In order to judge the winners in each category, we would like to find out some information on the work that you do.

Please can you answer the 10 questions below to the best of your ability so we can share with the judges

All iTnews Benchmark Security Award finalists receive two complimentary tickets to the gala awards event, where the winners will be announced.

iTnews Benchmark Security Awards agenda

3.00 Registration
3.30 Conference
5.30 Networking Drinks
7.00 Benchmark Security Awards
10.00 Finish

There will be an opportunity to purchase additional tickets to the event nearer the time.


When is the deadline for entries?

The deadline for entries is 6th September.


The judging process

The awards will be judged by a select panel comprised of the iTnews editorial team and guest judges. Event sponsors have no involvement in the judging process.

Please keep your answers to less then 300 words per question.
The iTnews Benchmark Security awards will be awarded in the following categories

  1. Government
  2. Industrial
  3. Education
  4. Healthcare
  5. Finance
  6. Energy
  7. Retail
  8. Telecommunications
  9. NFP
  10. Security Leader of the year
Questions?

You can ask questions about the awards by emailing us here.

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