Applications are currently being accepted for the CSO30 ASEAN Awards of 2025

The CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025 are now open for nominations, with the deadline set for 12 September 2025. This prestigious event, organised by CSO ASEAN, aims to recognise the top 30 senior cybersecurity leaders and teams across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

The awards have three distinct categories: Business Value (Individual), Leadership (Individual), and Public-Private Partnership (Team). The Public-Private Partnership (Team) category honours initiatives that have advanced the national cybersecurity agenda through effective collaboration between sectors.

The Leadership (Individual) category celebrates those who have influenced and collaborated with the leadership team to drive cybersecurity improvements. Leadership excellence is manifested through the ability to influence stakeholders, foster a security-first culture across departments, or drive strategic change that resonates throughout the organisation.

The Business Value (Individual) category recognises individuals who have fundamentally changed how the organisation or business is protected and operates. Successful nominations demonstrate clear, measurable impact that extends beyond technical implementation.

Winning a CSO30 ASEAN Award offers a platform to inspire the broader cybersecurity community, attract new business opportunities, and establish one's organisation as a standard-bearer for cybersecurity excellence across the region. Previous winners, such as the team "OVLO karma" in 2023, have set new benchmarks for resilience and impact in the face of cybersecurity challenges.

A winning nomination should demonstrate how it delivered tangible improvements, whether reducing organisational risks, enabling business agility, or supporting strategic business growth objectives. Innovation and collaboration become evident when you highlight cross-functional teamwork, creative problem-solving approaches, or strategic partnerships that amplified your results beyond what any single team could achieve.

To submit a nomination, one should identify a standout leader or project that aligns with the award categories, gather compelling evidence, and craft a narrative that connects achievements to broader business outcomes and regional cybersecurity priorities. Submissions can be made through the provided links.

The winners of the CSO30 ASEAN Awards 2025 will be unveiled on 12 November 2025. A list of previous winners can be found on the CIO and CSO ASEAN website for years 2023 and 2024. Recognition from the CSO30 ASEAN Awards serves as a catalyst for future innovation and resilience building.

Don't miss your chance to showcase your team's achievements and contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity in the region. Nominations close on 12 September 2025. Good luck!