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  "path": "/article/4169576/entries-now-open-for-the-2026-cso30-australia-awards.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-11T16:18:50.000Z",
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    "CSO and CISO, Events, Foundry Events, Industry",
    "CSO30 Australia Awards",
    "CSO30 Awards will once again be held alongside the CIO50 Award",
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  "textContent": "Nominations are now open for the 2026 CSO30 Australia Awards, celebrating the country’s most effective and influential cybersecurity leaders.\n\nThe CSO30 Awards will once again be held alongside the CIO50 Awards, bringing together Australia’s leading technology and security executives for a flagship industry event on 22 September in Sydney.\n\nPart of Foundry’s prestigious global awards program, the CSO30 recognises senior cybersecurity professionals who are driving innovation, strengthening organisational resilience, and shaping the future of security across industries.\n\nIn 2026, nominees will be assessed across two core pillars: business value and leadership. Judges will evaluate cybersecurity initiatives delivered over the past two years that have improved organisational security, resilience, and operational performance, alongside each nominee’s leadership, influence, and contribution to the broader cybersecurity community.\n\nThe program will also recognise emerging talent through the Next CISO Award, spotlighting a rising cybersecurity leader demonstrating exceptional promise, impact, and leadership potential.\n\nThe CSO30 Australia Awards are open to senior cybersecurity leaders responsible for defining and executing security strategy within an Australian organisation.\n\nAll submissions must be submitted online and will be reviewed confidentially by an independent panel of experienced judges and industry experts.\n\n**Entries close on 26 June 2026.**",
  "title": "Entries now open for the 2026 CSO30 Australia Awards"
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