Cyber Defense Awards · 14 Years Running

Late entries close Friday, October 16, 2026

Last call: be a Top InfoSec Innovator for 2026

Rise above the noise with the most prestigious cybersecurity awards in the world. Every entry is also judged for the Top 25 Most Innovative Cybersecurity Companies and the Black Unicorns.

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Late entry: $995 per entry · Winners announced at CyberDefenseCon 2026

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The 2026 winners

Finalists were announced during Black Hat USA 2026. Winners will be announced during CyberDefenseCon 2026.

Announcing soonThe Black Unicorns 2026The 10 Winners and 10 Finalists with the highest potential to succeed.

Announcing soonTop 25 Most InnovativeThe 25 most innovative cybersecurity companies in the world.

Announcing soonTop InfoSec Innovators 2026The companies and people shaping the future of the industry.

Announcing soonTop Global CISOs 2026The first responders of cyberspace.

Announcing soonThe Black Unicorn Report 2026Our annual report on the winners, the judges and the trends ahead.

Already announced

2026 winners to celebrate now

Global InfoSec Awards 2026Winners announced at RSAC 2026 — by company.Global InfoSec 2026 by categoryBrowse this year’s winners by award category.Women in Cybersecurity 2026Our 2026 scholarship winners.

Global InfoSec 2026 press release CyberDefenseCon 2026 Live social media updates

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Top InfoSec Innovators & The Black Unicorn Awards for 2026

Startups and established enterprises alike, judged on their unique value rather than financial metrics. Winners gain red-carpet events, press coverage, social campaigns and the stage at CyberDefenseCon.

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Innovator Spotlights

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CyberDefenseCon 2026

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For our fifth year, winners are announced during CyberDefenseCon 2026 — an invitation-only gathering of leading CISOs and innovators.

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Women in Cybersecurity

Scholarship Fund for 2026

Help launch the next generation of women in cybersecurity — apply, or gain tremendous exposure as a sponsor.

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