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Information security body iSANZ has announced the finalists for its 2024 awards, recognising the contributions of individuals and organisations in defending New Zealand’s digital networks.
“We’re continually inspired by the talent and passion displayed by all our entrants and finalists,” said iSANZ chair Kendra Ross. “Their work is critical in ensuring the safety of the nation’s digital networks, economy, and people, and it’s essential that we acknowledge their contributions to society.”
The finalists are:
Security project or security awareness initiative of the year
Kiwibank for its Me Māia – Rise to the Challenge: cultivating a security-aware workforce initiative
New Zealand Automobile Association for its security uplift project
Trade Me for its Scamhammer initiative
CertNZ for its Exposed – Own Your Online consumer campaign
Security company of the year
Bastion Security Group
Layer 9 Information Security
Kordia Group
Security team of the year
Fidelity Life’s Cyber Guardians of Trust
Vector cyber security team
Air New Zealand cyber and identity tribe
Start-up or new business of the year
Qubit Cyber
CyberTeam
CyberSeeker
Cybersecurity leader of the year
Paul Connolly, Kiwibank
Laura Ross, One NZ
Dean Navarro Jr, Fidelity Life
Up-and-coming cybersecurity star of the year
Jonnie Prentice, Callaghan Innovation
Zack Molloy, BNZ
Rachel Parangi, Northpower
Winners will be announced at an awards evening in Wellington on 13 November where a person, event or organisation will also be crowned in the Hall of Fame category.