by Tara Savage, Senior Marketing Manager, BT Global Services
Journalism has faced such a dramatic shift with the rise of social media, that the industry has been revolutionized. Reporters find themselves competing with the real-time snippets of information and news that is being released by…well, anyone that has access to a smart phone, internet connection or video device. Within this tough environment, there are select journalists who continue to report on stories and provide true value to their readers, especially in the IT Security sector.
For the past five years BT Global Services has recognized information security journalism in the UK and honoring specific journalists who have demonstrated leadership, innovation and excellence.
Ray Stanton, chairman of the panel and Vice President Professional Services, BT Global Services, announced the winners at an awards lunch on the 6th October. Ray commended the nominees saying: ”enormous credit should go to each of our shortlisted journalists. Each demonstrated an ability to write clear, compelling and important stories. Each was comfortable in tackling a wide range of issues and asking difficult questions. And each played a crucially important role in helping to sustain the impressive reputation of information security journalism in the UK.”
So, without further ado, here are this year’s winners:
- Information Security Journalist of the Year: Misha Glenny (Freelance)
- Best Information Security News Story of the Year: Jacob Aron (New Scientist)
- Best Overall Information Security Feature Article of the Year: Danny Bradbury (Infosecurity),
- Best Privacy Feature of the Year: Sally Adee (New Scientist),
- Best Cybercrime Feature of the Year: Mark Ballard (Computer Weekly)
- Best Business Continuity Feature of the Year: Cath Everett (Computer Fraud & Security)
- Best Generic Security Feature of the Year: Jerome Taylor (The Independent)
- BT Enigma Award: Davey Winder (Freelance)
Congratulations to all the winners, and to all the nominees, for the important work they do.
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