
FEATURED 2025 WINNERS
API Security Platform of the Year
Threat Intelligence Innovation Award
Overall Network Security Solution of the Year
Data Leak Detection Solution of the Year
Email Security Innovation Award
Managed Security Solution of the Year
Overall CyberSecurity Company of the Year
SMB CyberSecurity Solution of the Year
Cloud Based Network Security Solution of the Year
Password Management Solution of the Year
Secure Access Service Edge Solution of the Year
Overall Enterprise Email Security Solution Provider of the Year

Data Protection Solution of the Year
Security Awareness Training Solution of the Year
Cybersecurity Solution of the Year for Artificial Intelligence

AI-based CyberSecurity Solution of the Year
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.
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


GLOBAL CYBERATTACKS IN THE PAST YEAR

4 Trillion
Cyber Intrusion Attempts

187 Million
Ransomware cyberattacks

10 Billiion
Malware Cyberattacks

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
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: