CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards Honor Security Executives from Honeywell, Duke Energy, and Others
Event summary
- The 2026 CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards recognized top security executives from Honeywell Technologies, Enpro Inc., Duke Energy, State Employees’ Credit Union, isolved HCM, and NetSPI.
- The event, hosted by CarolinaCISO, a chapter of the Inspire Leadership Network, honored CISOs across seven award categories.
- Over 200 guests attended the ceremony held at The Westin Charlotte.
- The awards are selected through an independent peer-adjudicated process led by prior ORBIE recipients.
The big picture
The CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity leadership in driving business transformation and industry impact. As cyber threats evolve, the recognition of top security executives underscores the strategic role they play in protecting and advancing their organizations. The event also reflects the increasing collaboration between industry leaders and trusted business partners in addressing cybersecurity challenges.
What we're watching
- Leadership Impact
- How the recognition of these CISOs will influence their companies' cybersecurity strategies and industry standing.
- Industry Collaboration
- Whether the networking opportunities at the event will lead to new partnerships or collaborative initiatives in cybersecurity.
- Future Awards
- The pace at which the ORBIE Awards will continue to grow in prestige and influence within the cybersecurity community.
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