The Resilient CISO Awards 2027

Honoring the leaders who turn disruption into resilience

The Resilient CISO Awards recognize the security leaders redefining the role, moving beyond defense to keep the business running, no matter what comes. Nominate a peer, a rising leader on your team, or yourself.

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Nominations close February 28, 2027.
Winners announced at RSAC, March 23, 2027

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THE RESILIENT CISO INNER CIRCLE

Shaping the future of cybersecurity

Cyber incidents are inevitable, and the cost of downtime and disruption can be devastating. The question isn’t if they’ll happen — it’s how you’ll respond and recover quickly and completely. Resilient CISOs are redefining cybersecurity leadership, shifting from protection to resilience, minimizing disruption, and ensuring business continuity.

It’s time to adapt, innovate, and lead — whether you’re an established CISO or exploring Virtual CISO or Fractional CISO pathways.

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Top 6 CISO challenges

Downtime stems from more than breaches — it’s the result of compounding risks across the business. Here’s where Resilient CISOs focus to minimize downtime and strengthen the modern CISO role.

RANSOMWARE
ATTACKS

Neutralize ransomware with always-on visibility and automated recovery.

SUPPLY CHAIN
RISKS

Secure end-to-end device lifecycle with persistent controls.

DATA
BREACHES

Secure end-to-end device lifecycle with persistent controls.

THEFT
& LOSS

Track, recover and secure lost devices with persistent end point visibility.

INSIDER
THREATS

Detect and mitigate risks with real-time insights and automation.

COMPLIANCE &
REGULATIONS

Stay compliant with automated reporting and resilient endpoint controls.

CISO insights

Stay ahead of threats with curated insights, reports, events, and peer wisdom — designed for leaders shaping the next era of cyber resilience.

Latest Research

The Resilient CISO: Autonomous Cyber Resilience in the Era of AI

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The CISO's Cyber Resilience Remit Is Expanding and What to Do About It by Gartner®

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Maverick Research: CISOs Must Transform Their Role or Become Obsolete by Gartner®

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Inside Absolute Security's Second CISO Retreat in Lonavala

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What Resilient CISOs are discussing

See what the industry’s Resilient CISOs have to say about defending business continuity and navigating the challenges impacting security teams.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 8: The virtual CISO perspective on cyber readiness

Dara Gibson, CEO and virtual CISO of Cybersecurity Readiness Advisors, joins Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas to chat about building cyber readiness and resilience across organizations of every size and the growing role of virtual and fractional CISO leadership.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 7: Advancing security programs in the era of Frontier AI

Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas sits down with CISO Shawn Valle, CISSP, for a candid conversation on how security and risk leaders are embracing cyber resilience to advance their programs, elevate their roles, and deliver greater business value in the new era of Frontier AI.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 6: Resilience at cloud and SaaS scale

In this episode of The Resilient CISO, Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas is joined by Atlassian CISO David B. Cross to discuss securing and recovering operations at cloud and SaaS scale, embedding resilience into how modern software organizations run.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 5: Building resilience at a global consumer brand

Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas speaks with Domino's Vice President and CISO Andy Albrecht about real-world security and resilience challenges, protecting business continuity across a global operation, and the practical lessons behind shifting from a prevention-first posture.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 4: Preparing to withstand and recover from disruption

In this episode of The Resilient CISO, Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas speaks with Rubicon Founders CISO Don Baham about why cyber resilience has become critical to both security programs and CISO careers as AI, advanced threats, and operational complexity converge.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 3: How AI is reshaping cyber resilience

This episode features Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Deputy CISO Ann Johnson. Together they explore what cyber resilience means for the modern enterprise, how the CISO role is evolving, and how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and the digital business landscape.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 2: Translating cyber risk into business impact

In this episode of The Resilient CISO, Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas speaks with Aikido Security CISO Mike Wilkes about elevating boardroom discussions, reframing risk in business terms, and redefining the CISO role to include stronger recovery strategies and organizational adaptability.

The Resilient CISO Series – Episode 1: Why cyber resilience matters for today’s CISOs

Hosted by Absolute Security CISO Harold Rivas, The Resilient CISO series dives deep into what cyber resilience truly means, why CISOs should prioritize it, and how to build resilient organizations that thrive amid evolving threats and digital challenges.

The Resilient CISO Awards are back for 2027

Following our inaugural class of honorees, the Resilient CISO Awards return to recognize the leaders redefining cyber resilience, moving beyond defense to keep the business running through anything. This year we’re honoring resilience at two stages: the leaders setting the standard today, and those rising to define it next. Nominate a peer, a rising leader on your team, or yourself.

Resilient CISO

For current, sitting CISOs demonstrating enterprise-wide influence, measurable resilience outcomes, and leadership that reaches the boardroom.

Next Up Resilient CISO

For the Office of the CISO — Security Director and above — driving resilience within their scope today and on the path to the top seat tomorrow.

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Key dates strip

Nominations close February 28, 2027 · Winners announced at RSAC, March 23, 2027.

‍Celebrating our 2026 honorees
Our inaugural honorees set the benchmark: enterprise-wide influence, adaptability, and resilience as a measurable outcome. This year’s winners will join them.

Resilient CISO Award Honorees

Trailblazers Award Winners

Vince Aimutis, VP, Director of Information Services & CISO, Federated Mutual Insurance Company

Andy Albrecht, VP & CISO, Domino’s

Cell

Andres Andreu, CISO, Constella Intelligence

Morgan Bjerke, CISO, Thomson Reuters

Cell

Sharon Kelley, Executive Director for Information

Deneen DeFiore, VP & CISO, United Airlines

Cell

Security & CISO, NJIT

Sebastian Goodwin, SVP & Chief Trust Officer, Autodesk

Cell

Allen Ohanian, CISO, LA County DCFS

Abhishek Jha, Global CISO, Tata Technologie

Cell

Rinki Sethi, CISO & CSO, Upwind

Barbara O'Neill, Global CISO, Ernst & Young

Margarita Rivera, Global CISO, Carnival Cruises

Brad Schaufenbuel, VP & CISO, Paychex

Chris Tyberg, CISO, Abbott

Cell

Events

Join top CISOs at our exclusive events. Gain real-world insights, connect with peers, and strengthen your approach to enterprise cyber resilience.

Chicago, IL

Oct 8, 2026

Join an exclusive Chicago CISO workshop focused on ransomware resilience and business continuity. Pressure-test your response strategy, gain actionable insights, and network with senior security leaders.

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