The annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program recognizes the most innovative products, companies and individuals in the global information security and cybersecurity industries. Our awards celebrate excellence and innovation in various categories, including Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, XDR, Network Security, Cloud Security, Data Privacy, Security Automation, Identity Management and many more.

We focus on honoring breakthrough cybersecurity companies that are at the forefront of protecting digital assets, privacy and infrastructure, whether through technological advancements, creative applications or pioneering strategies that are reshaping the future of cybersecurity. Our awards cover a broad spectrum of categories, aiming to highlight every area of the cybersecurity ecosystem positively impacted by innovation.

The program is a key part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading global market intelligence organization that researches and rewards excellence in technology innovation across today’s most competitive technology industries. As part of the Tech Breakthrough family, the awards leverage a global network of experts, industry leaders, and influencers to provide winners with unparalleled recognition.

We welcome submissions from companies, organizations and individuals worldwide who have developed innovative products, solutions or services that impact the information security and cybersecurity industry.

Whether you're a startup or an established company, if your work aligns with our categories and criteria, we encourage you to apply.

There are no geographical limitations for nominees as we encourage cybersecurity innovators from around the world to nominate.

To submit an entry, simply complete the online application form during the open submission period.

Fill out all required fields, provide details about your company, service, or solution, and then submit any additional supporting materials (such as case studies or customer testimonials) as links in the nomination form to strengthen your application.

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program is July 24, 2026 – 10AM Eastern.

The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards cover a wide range of categories in information security and cybersecurity, including but not limited to:

• Threat Detection
• Endpoint Security
• Network Security
• Cloud Security
• Data Security & Privacy
• Security Automation
• Security-as-a-Service
• Web Security
• Encryption
• Identity and Access Management and more!

For a complete list and descriptions of all available categories, please visit our Categories page.

The judging process is a thorough, multi-step evaluation conducted by an independent panel. Each entry is assessed on key criteria such as Innovation, Performance, User Experience, Functionality, Market Impact and Value.

For more details, check out our Judging Process page.

Winners of the 2026 program will be publicly announced on October 8, 2026.

Winners are notified privately prior to the public announcement, giving them time to prepare marketing and communications plans before the public announcements roll out in March.

CyberSecurity Breakthrough promotes the results of the program through extensive communications campaigns, including global press releases, media and analyst relations, features on our website, social media marketing, email campaigns and more.

Our promotional efforts are designed to amplify the winners' recognition, drive new business opportunities, and increase their visibility among potential clients, investors, and partners across the global cybersecurity ecosystem.

By leveraging our extensive media network, we ensure that CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award winners are recognized as leaders and innovators in the industry.

Yes, CyberSecurity Breakthrough takes confidentiality seriously. All submission materials are only accessible to our team and judges and are used exclusively for evaluation purposes. We have safeguards in place to protect your proprietary information and intellectual property.

Due to the large volume of entries, we are unable to provide individual feedback. However, every submission is carefully reviewed, and winners are selected based on merit and alignment with the judging criteria.

Yes, you can withdraw your submission at any time.

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If you have any further questions or need assistance with the application process, category selection, or anything else related to the awards program, please contact our team at info@cybersecuritybreakthrough.com. We’re here to help!

To be eligible, a product or solution entry must have been produced for public trial or general availability after January 1, 2023 (2-year window).

For solution, platform, and product entries, significant updates and refreshes to legacy solutions are valid if those updates have taken place after January 1, 2023.

For the “Company of the Year” awards, there are no time-bound limitations as we recognize companies of all sizes and ages – from cybersecurity titans to early-stage startups.