At Anzenna, the leaders shaping the future of security deserve recognition. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Anzenna Security Innovation Award, an honor celebrating individuals who are driving thought leadership in advancing security in the age of AI.
This year’s winners represent a remarkable cross-section of industries, from AI and technology to automotive and finance. What unites them is a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity and helping their organizations thrive in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Join us in congratulating each of these outstanding security leaders.
Sunil Agrawal 
Sector: AI & Technology
With more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and over 40 patents spanning LLM security, cloud security, and autonomous system governance, Sunil has built a career defined by innovation. A seasoned CISO who has held security leadership roles at some of the most recognizable names in enterprise technology, he is now focused on securing AI at scale, tackling challenges like agent governance, safe autonomy, and real-time access controls. Sunil’s voice carries weight in the industry: he’s a frequent speaker and media contributor on topics ranging from AI agent risk to the evolving CISO mandate, and his forward-looking insights on AI security are helping set the agenda for the entire sector.
Don Sheehan
Sector: Printing & Manufacturing
Don brings deep expertise in safeguarding organizations at the intersection of physical infrastructure and digital systems, a challenge that is uniquely acute in the printing and manufacturing space. As connected devices, IoT-enabled production lines, and AI-driven workflows reshape the industry, Don has been a steady hand guiding security strategy through this transformation. His ability to translate complex cyber risk into practical, actionable programs for operational technology environments makes him a standout leader, and his commitment to raising security awareness across traditionally underserved sectors is exactly the kind of impact this award was designed to celebrate.
Aaron Peck
Sector: Retail
Aaron is a battle-tested security leader whose career spans building and scaling security programs across e-commerce, technology, and consumer-facing industries. Having served as a CISO responsible for both information security and infrastructure, he understands the full stack from network security engineering to executive-level risk governance. In the retail sector, where customer data, digital storefronts, and supply chain systems all present attractive targets, Aaron’s hands-on, end-to-end approach to security leadership is helping organizations stay ahead of a rapidly evolving threat landscape while enabling the innovation that keeps them competitive.
Joshoa Khurana
Sector: Automotive
Joshoa is a builder at heart. Over the course of his career, he has designed cybersecurity programs from the ground up, including leading a company through Security IPO readiness. He brings over a decade of experience in risk advisory at a Big Four firm. Now leading security for a major automotive parts and services organization, Joshoa is tackling the unique challenges of an industry where connected vehicles, complex supply chains, and legacy systems converge. He also contributes to the broader security community as an advisory board member for a cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm and as a member of The CISO Society.
Colm Kennedy
Sector: Financial Services
In financial services, the stakes for security have never been higher, and Colm Kennedy is rising to meet them. With a track record of building and leading security programs in one of the most heavily regulated and targeted industries in the world, Colm brings a rare combination of technical depth and strategic vision. His work in applying AI-aware security practices to financial institutions is helping define what modern cyber defense looks like in a sector where trust, compliance, and resilience are paramount. Colm’s thoughtful, risk-informed approach to security leadership exemplifies the kind of impact we created this award to recognize.
Congratulations to all five winners! Their leadership and vision are helping define what it means to build security programs that are ready for the AI era. At Anzenna, we’re proud to spotlight the people making this critical work happen.
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