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Entries now open for 2018 iSANZ Awards

Entries now open for 2018 iSANZ Awards


Media release – 1 August 2018

Entries are now invited for the 4th annual iSANZ Awards. Spanning private, public and not-for-profit sectors, these prestigious Awards give New Zealand businesses, industry and individuals the opportunity to showcase outstanding achievements in information / cyber security awareness, projects and solutions.

Category entries and Hall of Fame nominations close Friday, 14 September 2018.

The 2018 iSANZ Award categories are:

Best Security Project / Initiative – open to companies or organisations who have successfully deployed and implemented an InfoSec project or initiative; Or who have successfully initiated best InfoSec practices.

Best Security Awareness Campaign – open to companies or organisations who have successfully deployed and implemented a formal security awareness program covering outreach, education and assistance to raise awareness of InfoSec nationally.

Best Security Company of the Year – open to security companies with superior security products, services or solutions that help customers tackle today’s most pressing InfoSec challenges.

Up-and-coming Cybersecurity Star - open to all individuals who are a newcomer to the world of Cyber/ InfoSec in NZ and have made a positive and impressive impact to our community.


Best Start-Up or New Business (NEW CATEGORY FOR 2018) – open to new information security / cyber security businesses founded in New Zealand and which have been operating for a maximum of 5 years.

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Each year the iSANZ Awards also honour a person, event or company that has made a significant contribution to the wider InfoSec community in a special nominated Hall of Fame Award. Nominations can be made by emailing nominations@isanz.org.nz.

Entry information, including category descriptions, judging criteria, entry rules and entry form can be found at www.isanz.org.nz.

iSANZ Chair Kendra Ross says the diversity seen in the Award entries each year show that New Zealand has high achieving and dedicated InfoSec people the equal of anywhere in the world.

The iSANZ Awards are regarded as valuable recognition and reward for those demonstrating excellence, innovation and leadership.

“There is extraordinary leadership and growth happening in New Zealand information security. We urge businesses, industry and individuals to enter this year’s Awards to showcase the depth and breadth of their work, skills and talent,” says Kendra.

The 2018 iSANZ Awards are proudly sponsored and supported by several leaders in the information security market, including Check Point, Sailpoint and Quantum Security.

Those interested in becoming a sponsor or supporter can register their interest by emailing michelle.vui@isanz.org.nz.

2018 iSANZ Award winners will be announced at a gala dinner to be held at Te Papa Museum, Wellington on the evening of Tuesday, 13 November 2018.

For more information, visit www.isanz.org.nz


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