Recognizing Cybersecurity Leadership: CISO Platform 100 & Future CISO Awards 2025 (Atlanta)

October 1–2, 2025 | Renaissance Atlanta Waverly | Co-located with EC-Council’s Hacker Halted (1,200+ security leaders)

Cybersecurity is at the heart of every business transformation. To honor those shaping the future of security, CISO Platform is proud to announce the CISO Platform 100 & Future CISO Awards 2025, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia this October.

These awards recognize the most influential CISOs and rising security leaders across North America—those who demonstrate innovation, resilience, and leadership in safeguarding organizations.

Nominate yourself, your peers, or your team today:
Submit Nomination (2 min form)

 


 

Why Atlanta?

Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity hubs in the U.S., home to Fortune 500 enterprises, critical infrastructure, and top security talent. By hosting the CISO Platform 100 Awards here, we aim to bring together local CISOs, CISO teams, and global security voices in a celebration of leadership and collaboration.

 


 

A Distinguished Jury

Submissions will be reviewed by a globally respected panel, including:

  • Bruce Schneier – Legendary security technologist, NYT bestselling author

  • Anton Chuvakin – Google Cloud, Office of the CISO; former VP at Gartner

  • Jim Routh – Former CISO, JP Morgan Chase

  • Chris Ray – Cybersecurity Analyst, GigaOm

  • Dan Lohrmann – Field CISO, US Public Sector

  • Terry Cutler – #1 Cybersecurity Influencer (IFSEC Global)

Their experience ensures every nomination is judged with the highest credibility and fairness.

 


 

Award Categories

  • CISO Platform 100 (USA) – Honoring the top CISOs across industries

  • Future CISO Awards – Recognizing rising leaders and next-generation security executives

 


 

Why Nominate?

  • Gain recognition among the top 100 CISOs in the U.S.

  • Join a prestigious peer community with influence across the industry

  • Celebrate with 1,200+ leaders at Hacker Halted Atlanta 2025

  • Build visibility for your team and your contributions

 


 

How to Participate

  1. Nominate yourself or a peerNomination Form

  2. Shortlist announced in September 2025

  3. Winners recognized live in Atlanta, October 1–2, 2025

Nominations are free and take less than two minutes.

 


 

About CISO Platform

With a global community of 40,000+ senior security leaders, CISO Platform brings together CISOs, architects, and security innovators to share knowledge, drive collaboration, and build the future of cybersecurity leadership.

 


 

Join the Movement. Shape the Future.

If you’re a CISO or cybersecurity leader in Atlanta, Georgia—or anywhere in North America—this is your opportunity to be recognized.

Nominate Now

 

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