2016 iSANZ Awards winners announced

2016 iSANZ Awards winners announced

Media release – 16 November 2016 (sent on behalf of the iSANZ Board)

A 200-strong contingent of people from New Zealand’s information security community gathered in Wellington last night for the second annual iSANZ Awards.

Celebrating the achievements of those working with information security (InfoSec), judged Awards were handed out in four categories. A nominated Hall of Fame Award was also presented – recognising one organisation’s enduring contribution to the industry.

iSANZ Board Chair Kendra Ross says this year saw a full slate of high quality entries – representing highly-skilled and dedicated professionals and organisations from across the public and private sectors.

“Information security is a complex and multifaceted area, and much goes on behind the scenes to protect and secure networks from cyber attack. It’s clear that New Zealand has leaders and innovators in InfoSec the equal of anywhere in the world, and we’re pleased through the Awards to be able to honour their contributions.”

The winners in the 2016 iSANZ Awards are:

Best Security Awareness Campaign

PwC, for its Game of Threats simulation game – an interactive simulation of the real-world challenges of a cyber security incident.

Best Security Project / Initiative

Air New Zealand, for its organisation-wide security transformation programme.

Best Security Company

RedShield.

Best International Superstar

Kate Pearce of Cisco, for her contributions in raising awareness and educating people about cyber security, including among many global communities of interest.

Hall of Fame Award

NetSafe, for its many and varied efforts over the years in helping keep New Zealanders safe online and providing cyber security advice and assistance.

The 2016 iSANZ Awards are sponsored by Check Point (Gold sponsor), Arbor Networks, Blue Coat, Context, Quantum Security, HPE, Carbon Black, Aura Information Security, Sailpoint, Cogito Group and Datacom. Supporting organisations are 1st Tuesday, ConnectSmart, Domain Name Commission, Duo NZ, InternetNZ, Izard Weston, TechDay Security Brief, NZITF, SiteHost and Stephenson Thorner.

About iSANZ:

iSANZ is a non profit organisation, set up to formally recognise the achievements of outstanding New Zealand InfoSec professionals, companies and initiatives / events. In doing so it aims to inspire, promote and reflect on the New Zealand InfoSec industry and its people.
www.isanz.org.nz

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