Applications are now being accepted for the CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025
The CSO ASEAN is excited to announce the launch of the CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025, a prestigious event designed to recognise the top 30 senior cybersecurity leaders and teams across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. The awards, set to be unveiled on 12 November 2025, will honour those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, made significant strides in business value, and fostered effective public-private partnerships.
Nominations for the CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025 close on 12 September 2025. To submit a nomination, identify a standout leader or project, gather compelling evidence, and craft a narrative that connects the achievements to broader business outcomes and regional cybersecurity priorities. Winning nominations should demonstrate tangible improvements, such as reducing organizational risks, enabling business agility, or supporting strategic business growth objectives.
The awards have three distinct categories: Business Value (Individual), Leadership (Individual), and Public-Private Partnership (Team). The Leadership (Individual) category celebrates those who have influenced and collaborated with the leadership team to drive cybersecurity improvements. The Business Value (Individual) category recognises individuals who have fundamentally changed how their organisation or business is protected and operates. The Public-Private Partnership (Team) category honours initiatives that advanced the national cybersecurity agenda through effective collaboration between sectors.
Innovation and collaboration become evident when nominations highlight cross-functional teamwork, creative problem-solving approaches, or strategic partnerships that amplified results beyond what any single team could achieve. The CSO30 ASEAN Awards provide a platform for trailblazers in Asia to shape the future of digital resilience across the region.
Recognition from the CSO30 ASEAN Awards can attract new business opportunities and establish an organisation as a standard-bearer for cybersecurity excellence. Moreover, the awards serve as a catalyst for future innovation and resilience building. Nominating a standout leader or project for the CSO30 ASEAN Awards can help inspire the broader cybersecurity community.
The winners of the CSO30 ASEAN Awards for 2023 and 2024 have not been publicly disclosed as of September 2025. However, the previous winners can be found on the CSO ASEAN website.
To submit your nomination, please visit the following links:
- CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025 - Leadership (Individual) category
- CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025 - Business Value (Individual) category
- CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025 - Public-Private Partnership (Team) category
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of cybersecurity leaders and teams in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Nominate today and help shape the future of digital resilience in the region!
