In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, innovative Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) play a pivotal role in safeguarding organizations against AI-driven threats, ransomware attacks, and supply chain vulnerabilities. To acknowledge and applaud those leading the charge in tackling these challenges, AuditBoard has carefully chosen 25 CISOs who exemplify a dedication to enhancing cyber risk defenses and sharing their insights with the information security (infosec) community.
This curated list showcases the industry’s most resilient and forward-thinking cybersecurity experts. The 2025 selection highlights individuals who are at the forefront of navigating the ever-changing digital risk landscape, demonstrating resilience and innovation in their approach to cybersecurity leadership.
Thank you AuditBoard for your recognition alongside these amazing industry titans!
Each of these individuals has made a significant contribution to the profession, to industry, and to the organizations they work for. Massive respect goes out to each of them!
Niel Harper 
Congrats Niel! #ferturlux
Nicole D. Foster Law Lecturer & Head, Law and Health Research Unit, Faculty of Law, UWI, Cave Hill Campus Attorney-at-Law / Policy Advisor, Healthy Caribbean Coalition Tel: 417-4224
256-5966 (cell)
Thank you so much Nicole!