(ISC)² has opened nominations for its 2018 Information Security Leadership Awards (ISLA) – Government.
Formerly known as the GISLAs, the ISLA Government program was established in 2004 as part of (ISC)²’s effort to recognize government information security leaders whose commitment to excellence is helping to improve government information security and to advance an in-demand workforce. It is sponsored by the (ISC)² US Government Advisory Council (USGAC).
Nominations are now open, and (ISC)² members will recognize the 2018 ISLA – Government recipients at an awards ceremony to be held on 8 May, 2018 during the (ISC)² Secure Summit DC training event in the Washington, DC area.
The awards are given in several categories to recognize individuals whose initiatives in the areas of technology improvement, process/policy improvement, workforce improvement and as an up-and-comer have led to significant developments in the security posture of a department, agency or the entire US government. Awards are also given for outstanding team projects in the areas of community awareness and industry partnership.
“This awards program presents a rare opportunity to recognize the work of those who often go unnoticed for protecting our nation’s most critical information assets, networks, systems and critical infrastructure,” said Brian Correia, managing director, North America, (ISC)². “I look forward to celebrating the outstanding work of today’s most prominent U.S. government cybersecurity professionals.”
A nominations committee comprised of senior information security experts from government agencies and private enterprises will review and select winners from the six categories of finalists based upon the selection criteria and eligibility requirements.