BostonCISO ORBIE Awards 2026 Recognize New England’s Top Security Executives

Event summary

  • The 2026 BostonCISO ORBIE Awards honored CISOs from Omnicom Group, Bain & Company, Group1001, Cambridge Health Alliance, Flagship Pioneering, Babson College, and Analog Devices, Inc.
  • The ceremony was held at the Renaissance Boston Seaport District and attended by over 300 guests.
  • Awards were given across seven categories based on leadership, business protection, and industry engagement.
  • The keynote address was delivered by Russell Koste, CISO of Analog Devices, Inc., and Michael Daly, VP & CISO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

The big picture

The 2026 BostonCISO ORBIE Awards highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity leadership in driving business transformation and industry impact. As cyber threats evolve, the recognition of top CISOs underscores the need for robust security strategies across various sectors, from healthcare to finance. The event also emphasizes the role of peer networks like Inspire Leadership Network in fostering collaboration and setting standards for executive performance.

What we're watching

Leadership Impact
How the recognition of these CISOs will influence their strategic roles and organizational security frameworks.
Industry Standards
Whether the criteria used for the ORBIE Awards will set new benchmarks for CISO performance and cybersecurity leadership.
Network Expansion
The pace at which Inspire Leadership Network can grow its membership and influence across different sectors.

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