CSWY2025

Do you know an amazing woman in security who goes beyond what is expected and inspires all who cross her path?

The women leading our industry - bringing innovation, inspiration, and talent development ideas into organizations around the world - deserve recognition for their contributions. We’re looking to you to help us pay tribute to female cybersecurity professionals making a difference with their work and dedication to a safer digital ecosystem.

Take a look at the categories on the right to select a category that best describes your amazing woman leader, and submit her for a well deserved award.

1. Cybersecurity Woman "Barrier Breaker" 2025 (nominee should be a woman with a legacy and record of developing research and/or products that have changed the industry)

2. Cybersecurity Woman Influencer of the Year 2025 (a thought leader who has authored research, investigations, or legislation-making in the cybersecurity industry)

3. Cybersecurity Women Supporter of the Year 2025 (can be anyone with significant contributions to support women in cybersecurity)

4. Woman Cybersecurity Leader of the Year 2025 (demonstrates significant success in major cybersecurity initiatives)

5. Cybersecurity Woman Hacker of the Year 2025 (known for the outstanding performance in this role)

6. Cybersecurity or Privacy Woman Law Professional 2025 (demonstrates accomplishments related to cybersecurity and privacy law)

7. Cybersecurity Woman Volunteer of the Year 2025 (demonstrates outstanding diligence in their volunteer work dedicated to great causes in the cybersecurity field)

8. People's Choice Award 2025 (this is a popularity vote for a woman cybersecurity professional)

9. Cybersecurity Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 (demonstrates accomplishments being an entrepreneur in the cybersecurity field)

10. Cybersecurity FinTech Woman of the Year 2025 (demonstrates accomplishments as a cybersecurity professional in FinTech industry)

11. Woman AI Ethics Leader of the Year 2025 (This award recognizes a woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and accomplishments in the field of AI ethics )

The nominations window opens on March 8th and remains open until April 13th.
CSWY subcommittee reviews the nominations for qualifications between April 22 nd - May 10th.
The selection committee (judges) will come together on May 11th to select the top 3 candidates in each category.
The top 3 selected finalists for all categories will be posted on our site - on May 30th.
The public will be able to vote for their top choices between May 31st and June 30th.
The winners will be revealed at the CSWY 2025 Awards GALA in Las Vegas on August 4th.

Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Awards 2025

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You can nominate your favorite cyber woman in the following categories:

Selection Committee 2025