Superhero Technology Award Winner For 2020 (Middle East)
As a proud Global Super Hero CISO award winner, its going to be my pleasure to speak at the Middle East version of the Technology Summit and Awards event.
When : 18th of July 2020
Registration : Click Here
ABOUT THE EVENT
Covid-19 Superhero Technology Awards 2020
Agenda
| 2:00 pm | Welcome Speech by Editor, Enterprise IT MEA |
|---|---|
| 2:05 pm | Speech by Chief Guest |
| 2:10 pm | Keynote Presentation (Platinum Sponsor) : COVID-19 Impact on Middle East & Africa |
| 2:20 pm | Keynote Presentation – Digital Strategy in the era of WFH |
| 2:30 pm | Panel Discussion – Restarting Economy and Reimagining Strategy |
| 2:50 pm | Keynote Presentation – AI, RPA & Automation |
| 3:00 pm | Panel Discussion – “New Normal and Future Workforce” |
| 3:20 pm | Keynote Presentation – Business Continue and Technology |
| 3:30 pm | Panel Discussion – Creating Cyber Defence and Resilience with Zero Trust Architecture |
| 3:50 pm | Entertainment & Lucky Draw |
| 4:00 pm | Awards Introduction |
| 4:05 pm | Leadership Awards – Part 1 |
| 4:30 pm | Entertainment & Lucky Draw |
| 4:40 pm | Project Awards – Part 2 |
| 5:00 pm | OEM Awards – Part 3 |
| 5:30 pm | Thanking Note |
Dr Erdal Ozkaya’s awards;
https://www.erdalozkaya.com/category/about-erdal-ozkaya/awards/
Covid19 Superhero Technology Summit & Awards
In this, situation respective governments had imposed restriction on the movement of citizens and services barring the essential services. It was far more difficult for people to survive. It continued for two months but during this period, there were partners and OEMs who supported each other to support their end customers
CISO Insight
Recognition in cybersecurity carries the most weight when it comes from peers and institutions that understand the discipline deeply. The value of any award lies not in the trophy but in what it represents — a body of work that has genuinely contributed to advancing security practice, educating the community, or protecting organisations.
The Role of Industry Recognition in Cybersecurity
Industry awards serve several important functions in the cybersecurity ecosystem. For individuals, they validate expertise and sustained contribution. For organisations, they signal respected security leadership. For the profession, they highlight practitioners whose work others should learn from. The awards landscape ranges from highly credible peer-reviewed recognition to pay-to-play marketing exercises. CISOs should be discerning about which recognitions they pursue and how they evaluate others. The most meaningful come from communities that evaluate based on impact, technical depth, and sustained engagement rather than marketing spend.
Building a Lasting Professional Reputation
Awards are markers along a career journey, not destinations. The most respected security leaders build reputation through consistent contribution — writing, speaking, mentoring, contributing to open-source projects, and sharing lessons from both successes and failures. Professional recognition follows naturally from sustained effort. Practitioners who focus on genuine contribution rather than trophy collection build reputations that endure. The cybersecurity community is small enough that reputation based on real work spreads faster and lasts longer than any award certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a cybersecurity award credible?
Look for transparent evaluation criteria, peer-reviewed selection, and a track record of recognising genuine contributors. Awards from established communities like the Microsoft MVP programme, EC-Council Hall of Fame, or ISC2 carry more weight than vendor-sponsored awards with opaque selection processes.
How important are awards for CISO career progression?
Awards contribute to visibility and can open doors to advisory roles, speaking, and board positions. However, they supplement — not substitute for — demonstrated operational experience and leadership capability. Hiring managers value what you have built more than what you have been awarded.
Related reading: Visit our CISO Career Hub or explore the Become a CISO roadmap.