iTnews Benchmark Security Awards 2026
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The Benchmark Security Awards, powered by iTnews, returns on 11 November 2026 at the W Hotel Sydney, bringing together Australia's leading cyber security executives and decision-makers.
The event recognises excellence in cyber security leadership across Australian organisations, celebrating the individuals and teams driving security strategy, innovation and resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
The day will feature the Benchmark Security Conference, where CISOs, CSOs and senior security leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of cyber security. Attendees will gain insights into governance, risk management, emerging threats, security operations and organisational resilience from some of the country's most respected security practitioners.
The evening awards ceremony will recognise outstanding achievements across a range of sectors, including government, healthcare, finance, education, retail, telecommunications, energy, industrial and not-for-profit organisations.
Awards will celebrate security leaders who have successfully implemented transformative security initiatives, fostered strong security cultures and delivered measurable outcomes that strengthen their organisations' ability to prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats.
Join Australia's cyber security community for a day of thought leadership, networking and recognition of the people and organisations setting the benchmark for security excellence.
Partners in the cyber security space can nominate themselves or one of their peers here.
Leaders at end user organisations can nominate themselves or one of their peers here.
Entries close on August 6. We look forward to reading your submissions and showcasing your best work.
