Embassy Suites By Hilton Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle
201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard Cary, NC 27513
September 18, 2025
8:15am
Recognizing excellence in technology leadership since 1998.
For over 20 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, national professional association.
The CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program, honoring chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. CISOs are typically recognized in multiple categories, based on the size and scope of their organization and responsibilities.
Thank you for nominating the local CISOs who have implemented innovations, created competitive advantage, and inspired teams to exceed expectations.
2025 CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards finalists will be announced in June.
Judging Criteria
The CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards honor chief information security officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.
CISOs, and those in equivalent positions, are nominated to recognize:
Leadership and management effectiveness
Business value created by enterprise security
Engagement in industry and community endeavors
The nominee must be a member of top management and primarily responsible for the technology security of an organization or subsidiary in the Carolinas.
Anyone in the community may nominate a deserving CISO; there is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit.
CarolinaCISO members are grateful for the support provided by our sponsors.
CarolinaCISO ORBIE Awards sponsors are highly valued partners invited by local CISOs to experience the unique opportunity of recognizing the senior technology leadership of top organizations in through a series of year-long events.
