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In this annual report, discover how top cyber professionals establish enterprise-wide information security strategies, bridge the cybersecurity skills gap, champion diversity and increase digital defenses of the infosec industry as a whole.

]]> https://www.securitymagazine.com/rss/2959 en-us Dr. Bryan Stoker — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026 Dr. Bryan Stoker discusses his more than 40-year career with NSA and the changing world of cybersecurity.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102144 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102144-dr-bryan-stoker-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2026 Mario Platt — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026 algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Mario Platt shares how his dedication to education and community have bolstered his career.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102138 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102138-mario-platt-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2026 Brian Harrell — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026 As Chief Security Officer at Avangrid Energy, Brian Harrell discusses the industry and his career in both physical and cybersecurity.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102137 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102137-brian-harrell-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2026 Bobby Ford — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026 Bobby Ford, Chief Strategy & Experience Officer at Doppel, shares why mentorship is such an important part of his career.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102136 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102136-bobby-ford-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2026 Shawn Fallah — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026 algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Shawn Fallah shares his four key qualities for success in cybersecurity.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102135 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102135-shawn-fallah-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2026 Security’s Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026 Security magazine’s Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026 award program highlights the accomplishments of ten visionary information security leaders across sectors.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102134 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102134-securitys-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2026 Jason Lau — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 Chief Information Security Officer at Crypto.com, Jason Lau, discusses his cybersecurity career and the role of strategy in the industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101401 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101401-jason-lau-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2025 Jay Gonzales — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 Former Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at James Hardie, Jason Gonzales discusses his career in cybersecurity and the role of continuous learning plays in industry success.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101400 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101400-jay-gonzales-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2025 Niel Harper — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 Niel Harper, CISO and DPO at Doodle, highlights his career including the early rollout of commercial internet.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101399 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101399-niel-harper-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2025 Sandra Cavazos — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 Sandra Cavazos, Vice President of Product Security and Privacy at Comcast.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101398 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101398-sandra-cavazos-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2025 Dr. Anmol Agarwal — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Dr. Anmol Agarwal, Senior Security Researcher at Nokia, has built a successful cybersecurity career.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101397 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101397-dr-anmol-agarwal-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2025 David Baker — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) David Baker, Head of Automation and Technology at Shropshire Council, discovered his love for cybersecurity at a young age.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101396 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101396-david-baker-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2025 Security’s Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 Security magazine’s Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025 award program highlights the accomplishments of ten visionary information security leaders across sectors.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101392 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101392-securitys-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2025 Security's Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Security magazine's Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 award program highlights the accomplishments of ten visionary information security leaders across sectors.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100439 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:27 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100439-securitys-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Sushila Nair | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Sushila Nair, Vice President, Head of Cybersecurity Services, Americas at Capgemini, emphasizes the importance of people in cybersecurity.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100462 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100462-sushila-nair-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Dr. Ryma Abassi | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Dr. Ryma Abassi, Director of ISET'Com, leads her institution in strengthening cybersecurity education.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100461 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100461-dr-ryma-abassi-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Shannon Brewster | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Executive Director and General Manager at AT&T Cybersecurity Shannon Brewster discusses his cybersecurity career and the role of mentorship in the industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100460 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100460-shannon-brewster-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Ryan Field | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Ryan Field, CISO at Bank of Hawaii, discusses the importance of building a strong security community.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100459 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100459-ryan-field-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Lester Godsey | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Lester Godsey, Chief Information Security Officer at Maricopa County, discusses his cybersecurity career.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100458 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100458-lester-godsey-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Ossie Munroe | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Ossie Munroe, Deputy CIO at Bloomberg, shares his leadership style and the importance of cybersecurity mentorship.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100457 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100457-ossie-munroe-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Renee Forney | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Renee Forney, Director, ISSO Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) at Meta, impacts people's lives through technology.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100456 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100456-renee-forney-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Jorge Mario Ochoa | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 HQ Information Security Officer at Millicom (Tigo) Jorge Mario Ochoa shares the importance of education and finding your passion in the cybersecurity field.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100444 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100444-jorge-mario-ochoa-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Jennifer Franks | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 U.S. Government Accountability Office Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity Jennifer Franks discusses her career and the importance of mentorship.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100443 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100443-jennifer-franks-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Hao-Wei Chen | Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 Hao-Wei Chen, Information Security Director at Audible, discusses cybersecurity awareness and international collaboration.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100441 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100441-hao-wei-chen-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2024 Top Cybersecurity Leaders award nominations close on November 17 The deadline for submitting a Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 nomination is approaching. Nominate your colleagues and peers by November 17, 2023.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100117 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100117-top-cybersecurity-leaders-award-nominations-close-on-november-17 Nominations for 2024 Top Cybersecurity Leaders award are now open The submission form for Security magazine's Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2024 is now open until November 17, 2023 with awardees named in March 2024.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99868 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:43:39 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99868-nominations-for-2024-top-cybersecurity-leaders-award-are-now-open Marqeta names Heather Gantt-Evans as CISO Marqeta has announced the appointment of Heather Gantt-Evans as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99836 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99836-marqeta-names-heather-gantt-evans-as-ciso Security's 2023 Top Cybersecurity Leaders Security magazine’s 2023 Top Cybersecurity Leaders award program highlights the accomplishments of innovative information security professionals across sectors.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98984 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:12:27 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98984-securitys-2023-top-cybersecurity-leaders Phillimon Zongo - Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2023 Phillimon Zongo, CEO and Co-Founder at the Cyber Leadership Institute, emphasizes information sharing and mentorship through his cybersecurity leadership.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98998 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98998-phillimon-zongo-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2023 Ariel Weintraub - Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2023 Ariel Weintraub, Head of Enterprise Cyber Security at MassMutual, has spent her career building cybersecurity programs and recruiting diverse cyber talent.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98997 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98997-ariel-weintraub-top-cybersecurity-leaders-2023