CISOs Connect Opens 2026 A100 Awards Nominations, David Cass Quoted as Program Signals AI-Era CISO Leadership
CISOs Connect announced on April 28, 2026 the opening of nominations for the 2026 A100: CISOs Top 100 Accelerated CISOs Awards, positioning the program as a benchmark for identifying security leaders equipped to operate amid rapidly evolving artificial intelligence pressures. The announcement was distributed via PRNewswire and confirms the award's focus on recognizing CISOs who are demonstrably prepared to lead in an AI-reshaped cybersecurity landscape. (Source)
David Cass is quoted on the record in the release in his dual capacity as President of CISOs Connect and Chief Information Security Officer of Keyrock. "AI has reshaped the environment in which CISOs operate. The A100 Awards have become a trusted signal of who is prepared to lead in this new landscape." The press release confirms both titles as current as of the publication date. (Source)
The A100 Awards launch underscores Cass's active leadership role within the broader CISO community at a moment when artificial intelligence is described in the release as reshaping cybersecurity and business on a daily basis. Note: this press release was published approximately 54 days prior to the research date of June 21, 2026, placing it outside the strict 30-day recency window; editorial teams should assess relevance accordingly. (Source)