Cynomi Launches Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards to Elevate Security as Strategic Business Function
Event summary
- Cynomi launched the Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards on January 28, 2026, to recognize leaders transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business capability.
- Inaugural Founding Cohort of Transformational Cyber Leaders announced, including Jim Ambrosini (CompassMSP) and Phil Bindley (Intercity Technology Ltd).
- Awards open for nominations across categories like Transformational Cyber Leader and Women in Cyber Leadership.
- Submission deadline for awards is July 31, 2026, with next recipients announced in September 2026.
The big picture
As cyber risk increasingly shapes executive decision-making, organizations are seeking trusted advisors who can translate risk into business outcomes. Cynomi's Cyber Advisory Excellence Awards aim to highlight leaders who have operationalized security program management, driving the industry-wide shift toward cybersecurity as a strategic business capability. The program reflects the growing demand for measurable impact across vCISO, vCIO, and broader MSP/MSSP ecosystems.
What we're watching
- Industry Standardization
- Whether Cynomi's awards will accelerate the shift toward cybersecurity as a strategic discipline delivered consistently across service providers.
- Leadership Impact
- How the recognition of Transformational Cyber Leaders will influence executive decision-making and boardroom conversations about cyber risk.
- Service Provider Differentiation
- The pace at which service providers adopt and scale trusted advisory models to improve resilience and strengthen client trust.
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