- Date: June 17, 2026
- Category: Bureau News & Milestone
- Focus: Cybersecurity Leadership, Governance & Lifetime Achievement
Apogee Speakers Bureau is proud to announce that M.K. Palmore, Founder & CEO of Apogee Global RMS and former FBI executive, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Joseph J. Wasserman Award presented by the ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter.
Recognized as the chapter’s highest honor, the Joseph J. Wasserman Award celebrates lifetime achievement and exceptional contributions to the fields of cybersecurity, governance, audit, risk management, and digital trust. The award has been presented annually since 1978 and honors professionals whose leadership has created lasting impact across both industry and community.
M.K. was recognized for his decades of leadership in cybersecurity, national security, governance, and public-private sector collaboration, as well as his continued commitment to advancing responsible security leadership and emerging technology governance.
Key Areas Recognized by the Award
- Cybersecurity & National Security Leadership: M.K.’s distinguished leadership experience spanning the FBI, enterprise security strategy, and global risk management initiatives.
- Governance, Risk & AI Leadership: Contributions to advancing conversations surrounding cybersecurity governance, emerging technology oversight, and responsible AI risk management.
- Community Impact & Service to the Profession: A longstanding commitment to mentorship, leadership development, and strengthening collaboration across the cybersecurity and digital trust ecosystem.
About the Recognition
Award: Joseph J. Wasserman Award
- Organization: ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter
- Recognition Focus: Lifetime Achievement in Cybersecurity, Governance & Digital Trust
- Presentation: ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter Annual Gala — June 2026, New York
The selection process included a formal review by the Wasserman Award committee, which confirmed M.K. as the 2026 honoree following its evaluation process.
The Joseph J. Wasserman Award is widely respected across the cybersecurity, audit, governance, and risk management community, with past recipients including influential leaders recognized for shaping the future of digital trust, AI governance, and enterprise resilience.
M.K. Palmore’s recognition reflects a career dedicated to advancing security leadership, strengthening organizational resilience, and fostering collaboration across government, enterprise, and the broader cybersecurity profession.