Prenominations are open for the 2026 HoustonCISO ORBIE Awards.
Anyone in the community may nominate a CISO, and there is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit. The best nominations are from trusted business partners and colleagues who know and are known by the nominee. Please note that you and the potential nominee will not be alerted to next steps until nominations officially open.
Judging Criteria for CISO ORBIE Awards
CISO Qualifications:
- Holds the title of Chief Information Security Officer or equivalent title
- Is the highest-ranking cybersecurity leader
- Primarily responsible for the technology security of an organization or subsidiary based in Houston
CISO Judging Criteria:
- Leadership and management effectiveness
- Business value created by enterprise security
- Engagement in industry and community endeavors