Information Security Awards
Honouring the teams, products and leaders who protect the world's data, defend critical systems and set the standard for trustworthy digital infrastructure.
Recognising the Guardians of the Digital Economy
Information security has moved from the back office to the boardroom. As organisations digitise every customer interaction, supply chain and revenue stream, the integrity, confidentiality and availability of data have become inseparable from business survival. A single breach can erase years of brand trust, trigger regulatory penalties and halt operations for weeks. The professionals who prevent that outcome rarely receive the recognition they deserve.
The Information Security Awards, part of the Cybersecurity group within the World Technology Awards, exist to change that. We celebrate the architects, analysts, engineers and vendors who design resilient controls, harden identity and access, encrypt sensitive workloads and respond decisively when adversaries strike. From governance, risk and compliance frameworks to zero-trust architectures and post-quantum cryptography, this programme honours measurable, defensible security outcomes.
Winning is more than a trophy. It is independent validation that your security posture stands up to expert scrutiny — a signal that buyers, partners, regulators and talent can trust. Whether you safeguard a global enterprise or build the tools that defend thousands of others, this is where excellence in information security is named and celebrated. 🔐
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What We Recognise
Six dedicated honours within the Information Security Awards, each judged on its own merits to recognise distinct kinds of contribution — from established market leaders to first-year disruptors.
Information Security Company of the Year
For the organisation whose security programme, governance and measurable risk reduction set the benchmark for the entire sector over the past year.
Security Product of the Year
Awarded to the platform or tool — from data loss prevention to encryption and access management — that delivers the strongest real-world protection and usability.
Innovation in Information Security
Celebrating a breakthrough approach, architecture or research that meaningfully advances how the industry detects, prevents or contains threats.
Information Security Startup of the Year
For the emerging company under five years old that is reshaping the security market with a bold product, sharp execution and rapid customer traction.
Best Emerging Security Technology
Recognising the most promising early-stage capability — such as post-quantum cryptography, confidential computing or AI-driven defence — ready to redefine the field.
Security Excellence Award
The programme's highest distinction, honouring a leader or team for sustained, outstanding contribution to information security practice and culture.
Who Should Enter
If your work protects data, identities or systems, there is a category for you. The Information Security Awards welcome entrants across the full defence ecosystem.
Security Software Vendors
Companies building DLP, encryption, IAM, SIEM, SOAR and data-governance platforms used to secure organisations worldwide.
In-House Security Teams
Enterprise InfoSec, CISO offices and blue teams that have demonstrably reduced risk and strengthened their organisation's posture.
GRC & Compliance Specialists
Teams and providers delivering governance, risk and compliance excellence across ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST and beyond.
Cloud & Data Protection Firms
Providers securing cloud workloads, confidential computing environments and sensitive data pipelines at scale.
Identity & Access Innovators
Builders of zero-trust, passwordless, MFA and privileged-access solutions that secure the modern perimeter.
Security Researchers & Labs
Independent researchers and R&D teams advancing cryptography, vulnerability discovery and defensive tooling.
Managed Security Providers
MSSPs and consultancies delivering monitoring, assessment and protection-as-a-service to clients globally.
Awareness & Training Leaders
Organisations transforming the human layer of security through education, simulation and culture programmes.
Benefits of Winning
Independent Credibility
A win from an expert judging panel gives buyers, regulators and partners objective proof that your security claims hold up — shortening sales cycles and easing vendor due diligence.
Global Visibility
Featured across the World Technology Awards platform, press outreach and the winners' showcase, your organisation reaches an international audience of decision-makers.
Talent Magnet
Recognition signals a serious, well-led security function — helping you attract and retain the scarce analysts, engineers and architects every team is competing for.
Competitive Differentiation
In a crowded security market, an award badge sets you apart in proposals, marketing and renewals, reinforcing trust at every commercial touchpoint.
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Judging Criteria
Every entry is assessed by an independent panel of security practitioners, CISOs and analysts against a consistent, evidence-led framework. We reward demonstrable outcomes over marketing.
- Security Effectiveness — measurable reduction in risk, incidents or exposure delivered by the solution or programme.
- Innovation & Technical Depth — originality of approach and the sophistication of the underlying architecture or research.
- Real-World Impact — verifiable customer outcomes, case studies, references and adoption at scale.
- Resilience & Reliability — performance under pressure, incident response maturity and operational robustness.
- Compliance & Governance — alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and SOC 2.
- Scalability & Vision — readiness to grow and a credible roadmap addressing emerging threats.
Read more about our judging process and how scores are weighted.
Related Awards & Sectors
The Information Security Awards sit within a broader Cybersecurity group. Discover the connected honours below.
Cybersecurity Awards
The flagship honours for the full breadth of cyber defence excellence.
Explore →Data Protection Awards
Recognising leadership in privacy, encryption and safeguarding sensitive data.
Explore →Threat Intelligence Awards
Honouring those who detect, attribute and anticipate adversary activity.
Explore →Security Innovation Awards
Celebrating the boldest new ideas reshaping the security landscape.
Explore →Middle East Technology Awards
Regional recognition for security and technology leaders across the Middle East.
Explore →Frequently Asked Questions
Any organisation, team or individual contributing to information security is eligible — including security software vendors, in-house InfoSec teams, GRC specialists, managed security providers, identity and access innovators, researchers and awareness-training leaders. Categories span established companies, startups and emerging technologies, so entrants at every stage can find the right fit.
We take a broad view: data loss prevention, encryption and key management, identity and access management, zero-trust architecture, SIEM and SOAR, governance and compliance tooling, confidential computing, post-quantum cryptography and security awareness programmes all qualify. If your work protects the confidentiality, integrity or availability of data and systems, it belongs here.
An independent panel of practitioners, CISOs and analysts scores each entry against six criteria: security effectiveness, innovation and technical depth, real-world impact, resilience and reliability, compliance and governance, and scalability and vision. We prioritise verifiable outcomes — metrics, case studies and references — over marketing claims. You can review the full judging process for details.
Strong entries provide measurable results such as reductions in risk or incidents, adoption figures, customer references and case studies, alongside details of your architecture, compliance certifications (for example ISO 27001 or SOC 2) and your forward roadmap. Concrete, quantified evidence consistently outperforms general descriptions with the judging panel.
Submit your entry through the official nomination portal, where you will provide your organisation's details and supporting evidence. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome. Fee details for the World Technology Awards are outlined on our fee page, and our team is happy to help via the contact page.