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CyberSecurity
Breakthrough Awards
Recognizing the world's most innovative information security companies, products and people.

CyberSecurity and defense against ever-increasing threats undertake greater significance in today’s new global digital era. As disruptive and emerging technologies in the banking, retail, Internet-of-Things, Information Technology, and automotive sectors have offered new capabilities,  these technologies have also emerged as a potent factor in the development of global threat landscape of exploits, vulnerabilities, and malware. CyberSecurity is now critically vital to combat rapidly increasing frauds, cybercrimes, risk, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Navigating through cybersecurity specialties, from intrusion detection and prevention, cloud security, vulnerability management, fraud prevention and more – can be intimidating and complex. So how can organizations determine the best cybersecurity solutions for their needs?

How can the best security solution stand out in the CyberSecurity crowd? How do they break out from the information security noise?

The annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program aims to perform the most comprehensive evaluation of CyberSecurity companies and solutions on the market today.

BREAK THROUGH with the 2025 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program!

Welcome to the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards

We are passionate about the critical importance of cybersecurity solutions and the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards was built to serve as the information security industry’s most comprehensive program that recognizes the top companies, products and people in the cybersecurity industry today. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, cutting-edge security solutions are more critical than ever—and we are here to celebrate the innovators leading the charge in safeguarding data, systems and digital infrastructure worldwide.

Do you have a new Cybersecurity innovation, product or service that you want to have BREAK THROUGH the cybersecurity crowd?

Consider submitting it for the 2025 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards, celebrating the most innovative cybersecurity products, services and companies in the world.

Submit for CyberSecurity Breakthrough

Future outlook of cybersecurity market

$101.5

billion in projected spending on service providers by 2025

15%

annual increase of costs related to cybercrime; will reach $10.5 trillion a year in 2025

85%

of small and midsize enterprises intend to increase IT security spending

3.5

million cybersecurity positions open worldwide

+21%

forcast of compound annual growth for direct cyber insurance premiums until 2025

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Our Mission
Recognizing Breakthrough Cybersecurity Innovation
Join us in our mission to research, recognize and celebrate the most innovative cybersecurity solutions around the world!
At CyberSecurity Breakthrough, our mission is to honor excellence and recognize the most innovative companies that are redefining cybersecurity. In an era where digital threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, we are committed to celebrating breakthrough innovations that protect data, infrastructure and individuals across the globe.
We envision a world where cybersecurity is not just a necessity but a driving force behind technological progress, business success and digital trust. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards serve as a platform to highlight the visionaries, disruptors, and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of cybersecurity. By recognizing outstanding achievements, we aim to foster industry advancement, inspire continued innovation, and elevate security standards worldwide.
The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards were created to provide a fair, transparent, and highly respected recognition platform for cybersecurity companies of all sizes—from startups to global enterprises.
Cyber threats are increasing in complexity, and businesses, governments, and consumers alike need trusted, cutting-edge security solutions to stay protected. By shining a light on the best in cybersecurity, we help industry leaders gain the recognition they deserve, ensuring that groundbreaking security solutions are acknowledged, adopted and advanced.
Winning a CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award is more than just an accolade—it’s a powerful endorsement that helps companies break through the crowded market, establish trust and drive business growth.
At CyberSecurity Breakthrough, our mission is to honor excellence and recognize the most innovative companies that are redefining cybersecurity. In an era where digital threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, we are committed to celebrating breakthrough innovations that protect data, infrastructure and individuals across the globe.
We envision a world where cybersecurity is not just a necessity but a driving force behind technological progress, business success and digital trust. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards serve as a platform to highlight the visionaries, disruptors, and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of cybersecurity. By recognizing outstanding achievements, we aim to foster industry advancement, inspire continued innovation, and elevate security standards worldwide.
The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards were created to provide a fair, transparent, and highly respected recognition platform for cybersecurity companies of all sizes—from startups to global enterprises.
Cyber threats are increasing in complexity, and businesses, governments, and consumers alike need trusted, cutting-edge security solutions to stay protected. By shining a light on the best in cybersecurity, we help industry leaders gain the recognition they deserve, ensuring that groundbreaking security solutions are acknowledged, adopted and advanced.
Winning a CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award is more than just an accolade—it’s a powerful endorsement that helps companies break through the crowded market, establish trust and drive business growth.

GLOBAL CYBERATTACKS IN THE PAST YEAR

4 Trillion

Cyber Intrusion Attempts

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187 Million

Ransomware cyberattacks

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10 Billiion

Malware Cyberattacks

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34 Million

Internet of Things (IoT) cyberattacks

Eligibility

The international competition is open to all individuals, companies and organizations involved in producing cybersecurity products and services. To be eligible, an entry must have been produced after May 1, 2023 (2-year window). Previous winners are eligible to apply in this year's program.

Award

Categories

The Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards program recognizes honorees in the following categories:

 

Threat Intelligence, Detection and Prevention

Behavior Analytics

Cloud Security

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Email Security

Encryption

Fraud Prevention

ID Management

Vulnerability Management

Security Orchestration, Automation, Response

 

 

 

 

Internet-of-Things (IoT) Security

Mobile Security

Multifactor Authentication

Network Access Control (NAC)

Policy Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Unified Threat Management (UTM)

Cybersecurity Leadership

Submit Your Company or Product

 

 

Submission Period: May 1 – July 30, 2025

 

Complete and submit for your entry online by July 30, 2025.

Emailed and/or hard copy submission forms will not be accepted.

You may submit the same product in multiple categories.

 

Deadline: July 30, 2025

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Why Enter the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards?

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, standing out from the competition is more critical than ever. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your innovation, gain global recognition, and solidify your position as a leader in the cybersecurity industry.

Here’s why participating in the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards should be a top priority for your organization:

Establish Your Leadership Position

Winning a CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award highlights your company as a trailblazer in cybersecurity innovation. This prestigious recognition demonstrates your commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions and positions your brand as a leader among peers and competitors.

Gain Industry Recognition

Being selected as a winner validates the quality and uniqueness of your technology, providing third-party endorsement that resonates with security professionals, developers, enterprises, investors, end-users and other stakeholders.

Distinguish Yourself in a Crowded Market

With thousands of nominations coming in each year across a wide range of categories, winning a CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award places your organization among the top innovators in the global cybersecurity space. Join an elite group of companies shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Boost Brand Visibility

Winners benefit from extensive publicity and recognition through CyberSecurity Breakthrough’s marketing channels, communication programs, and industry exposure. This increased visibility can help your organization attract new business opportunities, partners, investors and customers while amplifying your brand’s reach.

Attract Top Talent

Winning a CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award positions your organization as a forward-thinking leader, making it more attractive to top-tier professionals in the industry. Showcase your success in recruiting efforts to inspire confidence in prospective team members.

Enhance Your Marketing Arsenal

As a winner, you have the option to leverage the official CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award winner badges and custom content created to support your award win, which can be featured in your marketing materials, website, sales collateral, social media, investor communications and other campaigns. Past winners report significant boosts in customer engagement and brand credibility after leveraging their award status.

Build Credibility with Investors and Clients

A CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award enhances your credibility, helping you gain investor confidence and customer trust. This recognition serves as proof of your dedication to innovation and quality, making it easier to secure funding, win contracts and close deals.

Celebrate Your Team’s Hard Work

Your team’s dedication to developing groundbreaking solutions deserves recognition. Winning a CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award is a powerful way to celebrate their contributions, boost morale, and inspire ongoing innovation.

Benchmark Against the Best

The competition attracts cybersecurity companies of all sizes, from startups to leading multinational corporations around the world. Winning demonstrates that your innovation competes on a global scale with some of the most prominent names in the industry.

Join a Community of Innovators

As a CyberSecurity Breakthrough winner, you become part of a global community of cybersecurity innovators. This network of forward-thinking companies and individuals offers opportunities for collaboration, learning and growth.

Ready to Showcase Your Innovation?

Don’t miss your chance to gain the recognition your technology deserves! Submit your entry today and take the first step toward joining an elite group of cybersecurity innovators.

Future-proof your business.

To thrive in a new threat landscape, you’ll need future-ready security solutions.

With the rapid acceleration of cloud usage and digitized systems, a host of new security concers are likely to emerge in the new year. Growing threats around network defence, data protection and multicloud strategies are dominating the security conversation, while cybercriminals have become faster, smarter and more discreet than ever before. It’s crucial that businesses stay mindful of the latest predictions.

Here are four key security trends to monitor in 2025:

Evolving
Ransomware

Hybrid Workforce Targeting

Impending Data Regulations

Proactive Cloud Protection