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Nominations for the Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Award are now closed.

About the Award:

The Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Award honours exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in the cybersecurity field.

Nominations will close on Monday 2 September, and the shortlist will be announced on Wednesday 4 September.

About the Award Show:

Join us once again at the iconic Bay Hotel for a premium and exclusive experience as we celebrate excellence in innovation, inclusion, and sustainable development. This year, we continue our tradition of recognizing organizations and individuals who are driving transformative change and shaping Africa's tech ecosystem.

Prepare for an inspiring awards ceremony that underscores the remarkable achievements and contributions to a brighter future. Join us on Wednesday 13 November for an unforgettable evening that merges prestige, purpose, and a commitment to progress.

The Awards are one of many features of Africa Tech Festival, a unique event that has been running for 27 years and is dedicated to uniting global technology and telecom leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to drive digital transformation and innovation across Africa. Register for the event here.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be an African-based individual: The individual must be based in Africa OR have a role which has a significant focus or operational base within Africa.

Leadership and Vision: The individual must demonstrate visionary leadership, guiding their organization’s cybersecurity strategy with foresight and clarity.

Innovation & Problem-Solving: The leader should showcase innovative approaches to addressing cybersecurity challenges, developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

Impact and Results: The individual’s contributions should have led to measurable improvements in the security posture of their organization, such as reduced incidents, enhanced threat detection, and improved response capabilities.