UK Cyber Sector Invited to Enter the 2027 Cyber OSPAs

Nominations are open for the 2027 UK Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards, recognising individuals, teams and organisations driving excellence across the UK cyber security sector. Entry is free and spans nine categories, from Outstanding CISO to Lifetime Achievement.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 UK Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Cyber OSPAs), with entries invited from across the UK cyber security sector until 19 January 2027.

Organised in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Show and International Cyber Expo, the Cyber OSPAs recognise the individuals, teams, organisations, products and initiatives delivering outstanding performance across the industry. The awards offer an independent and inclusive platform open to buyers, suppliers, established organisations, emerging talent and those with a sustained record of contribution to the sector. Entry is free.

The 2027 awards will recognise excellence across nine categories:

• Outstanding Chief Information Security Officer

• Outstanding Cyber Security Professional

• Outstanding Cyber Security Team

• Outstanding Cyber Security Consultant

• Outstanding Cyber Security Training/Awareness Initiative, sponsored by The Cyber Escape Room Co.

• Outstanding Young Cyber Security Professional

• Outstanding New Cyber Security Product

• Outstanding Overseas Cyber Security Initiative

• Lifetime Achievement

Full entry criteria and details of how to nominate are available on the Cyber OSPAs website. The Cyber OSPAs maintains strict ethics policies covering entry, judging and sponsorship.

The 2027 UK Cyber OSPAs will be co-located with The Safety and Security Series at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel on 28 April 2027.

UK cyber security professionals, teams and organisations are encouraged to submit their nominations before the 19 January 2027 deadline.