18 Oct 2024

Entries are open for the 2025 Cyber OSPAs

Entry to the Cyber OSPAs is currently open through to 4 February 2025 and nominations are invited in the following categories.

The Cyber OSPAs have been running since 2021 and aim to recognise and highlight outstanding performance by companies, people, products and initiatives across the cyber security sector globally.

Entry to the Cyber OSPAs is currently open through to 4 February 2025 and nominations are invited in the following categories.

Outstanding Chief Information Security Officer

Outstanding Cyber Security Professional

Outstanding Cyber Security Team

Outstanding Cyber Security Consultant

Outstanding Customer Service Initiative

Outstanding Cyber Security Training/Awareness Initiative

Outstanding Cyber Security Partnership

Outstanding Police/Law Enforcement Initiative

Outstanding Young Cyber Security Professional

Outstanding New Cyber Security Product

Outstanding Cyber Security Equipment Manufacturer

Lifetime Achievement

More information about the Cyber OSPAs including how to enter can be found on the website.

The presentation of the 2025 Cyber OSPAs will be held in partnership with SASIG at the Big SASIG Conference Dinner on 8 May 2025 in central London.

Sponsorship is available for those organisations wishing to take advantage of the many benefits associated with sponsoring these global awards and the brochure can be viewed here.


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Jill Broom

Jill Broom

Head of Cyber Resilience, techUK

Jill leads the techUK Cyber Security programme, having originally joined techUK in October 2020 as a Programme Manager for the Cyber and Central Government programmes. She is responsible for managing techUK's work across the cyber security ecosystem, bringing industry together with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. Jill also provides the industry secretariat for the Cyber Growth Partnership, the industry and government conduit for supporting the growth of the sector. A key focus of her work is to strengthen the public–private partnership across cyber to support further development of UK cyber security and resilience policy.

Before joining techUK, Jill worked as a Senior Caseworker for an MP, advocating for local communities, businesses and individuals, so she is particularly committed to techUK’s vision of harnessing the power of technology to improve people’s lives. Jill is also an experienced editorial professional and has delivered copyediting and writing services for public-body and SME clients as well as publishers.

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.techuk.org/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-broom-19aa824

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Annie Collings

Annie Collings

Programme Manager, Cyber Security and Central Government, techUK

Annie joined techUK as the Programme Manager for Cyber Security and Central Government in September 2023.

Prior to joining techUK, Annie worked as an Account Manager at PLMR Healthcomms, a specialist healthcare agency providing public affairs support to a wide range of medical technology clients. Annie also spent time as an Intern in an MPs constituency office and as an Intern at the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed. 

Annie graduated from Nottingham Trent University, where she was an active member of the lacrosse society. 

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Twitter:
anniecollings24
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-collings-270150158/

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Raya Tsolova

Programme Manager, techUK

Raya Tsolova is a Programme Manager at techUK. 

Prior to joining techUK, Raya worked in Business Development for an expert network firm within the institutional investment space. Before this Raya spent a year in industry working for a tech start-up in London as part of their Growth team which included the formation and development of a 'Let's Talk Tech' podcast and involvement in London Tech Week. 

Raya has a degree in Politics and International Relations (Bsc Hons) from the University of Bath where she focused primarily on national security and counter-terrorism policies, centreing research on female-led terrorism and specific approaches to justice there. 

Outside of work, Raya's interests include baking, spin classes and true-crime Netflix shows! 

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Phone:
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Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Team Assistant - Markets, techUK

Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.

Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!

Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!

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Twitter:
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Website:
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83,https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83

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