The iSANZ Board is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards, celebrating excellence in cybersecurity and information security across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Established ten years ago, the iSANZ Awards have become the preeminent celebration of achievements in the cybersecurity field – recognising the contributions of individuals and organisations in defending New Zealand’s digital networks against malicious cyber threats.
“We’re continually inspired by the talent and passion displayed by all our entrants and finalists. 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,” says iSANZ Board Chair Kendra Ross.
“The significance of the iSANZ awards goes beyond accolades. They remind us all of the relentless effort required to defend our digital spaces and the importance of fostering a strong cybersecurity culture in New Zealand.
“Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to all our finalists. Your efforts are vital in safeguarding Aotearoa’s future.”
The finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards 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 & Identity Tribe
Start-up or New Business of the Year:
- Qubit Cyber
- CyberTeam
- CyberSeeker
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year:
- Paul Connolly from Kiwibank
- Laura Ross from One NZ
- Dean Navarro Jr from Fidelity Life
Up-and-coming Cybersecurity Star of the Year:
- Jonnie Prentice from Callaghan Innovation
- Zack Molloy from BNZ
- Rachel Parangi from Northpower
Winners will be announced at a gala awards evening on 13 November in Wellington, where a person, event or organisation will also be crowned in a special nominated Hall of Fame category.