2026 SHORTLIST
We’re proud to unveil the shortlist for the Security Excellence Awards 2026, a milestone moment as we celebrate 10 years of recognising outstanding achievement across the security industry.
For a decade, these awards have shone a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals driving innovation, professionalism and resilience in security. This year’s shortlist represents the very best of that legacy, showcasing excellence across every corner of the sector.
Join us as we honour the achievements of our finalists and mark ten years of industry leadership at this landmark celebration.
Book your table at the awards now and be part of an unforgettable night!
Company, Product and Project Categories
9
**EXCLUSIVE** Decade of Excellence Award
Avella Security Ltd
CyberOne
DigitalXRAID
e2e-assure
Endace, Celebrating Excellence Across the Decades
Mishcon de Reya LLP
NCC Group
RFA
Yubico
10
**NEW!** AI/ML Security Solution Award
Abnormal Behavior Platform, Abnormal AI
AiStrike
Blackwired Pte Ltd
Dotsquares Ltd
Littlefish Group
NETSCOUT Arbor Edge Defense
RFA
Noma Security
Vanta AI Agent, Vanta
YEO Messaging
3
Endpoint Security Solution Award
ESET
Ivanti
RFA
5
Enterprise Security Solution Award
Crises Control
Elastio Platform for Proven Recovery, Elastio
Illumio
Immersive One, Immersive
Saviynt
10
Managed Security Award
Atech Part of the Iomart Group
Closed Door Security
CyberOne
DigitalXRAID
e2e-assure
Italik Ltd
Littlefish Group
Nexus Open Systems
Orange Cyberdefense
Talion Cyber Security
5
Network Security Award
Extreme Networks
Forescout
Illumio Segmentation, Illumio
Vizst Technology
Vonage
10
Security Innovation of the Year
Blackwired
Closed Door Security
Cyber Attack Service, CovertSwarm
Cytix
Decision Hub Rebuild Project - MarTech Team, Aviva
DefendDomain
FireBreak, Goldilock Secure
Quod Orbis
RateYourCyber Limited
ScanApp, Border Force and Zaizi
8
Security Partner of the Year
Atech Part of the Iomart Group
Crypto Legal
Cyro Cyber
DigitalXRAID
Hammer Distribution
Nexus Open Systems
RFA
Vizst Technology
6
Security Project of the Year
Hybrid Agentic SOC, Talion
Lottery Everywhere driven by Abacus
Project Clover Security Team, NCC Group
Security Project, Aventum Group
The Technical Policy Dashboard, HMRC Data Platform Services (DPS)
University of Dundee transforms campus security using HID’s innovative access control solutions
10
Security Vendor of the Year
Closed Door Security
Coro
Dotsquares Ltd
ESET
Quod Orbis
Redflags
Talion
usecure
Veeam
Zyxel Networks
10
SME Security Solution Award
Coro
CyberOne
Cyro Cyber
Foundations, SureCloud
NetMonkeys IT Ltd
Nexus Open Systems
SharpEagle Technology
Talion
TrustLayer
usecure
0
Special Award: Security Training Programme of the Year
The winner for this award will be announced on the night.
Individual & Team Categories
10
**EXCLUSIVE** Cybersecurity Veteran Award
Andy Davis, NCC Group
Andy Green, Avella Security Ltd
Bill Buchanan, Edinburgh Napier University
Chris Gosney, Head of Security Operations, Talion
Darren Anstee, NETSCOUT
Daryl Flack, Avella Security Ltd
Dr Keith Nicholson, Cyber Security Scotland
Kumar Singirikonda, Toyota
Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS - AI and Cyber Security Association
Pushpinder Kaur Chouhan, BT Group
9
**NEW!** Cybersecurity Advocate/Educator of the Year
Abdullahi Arabo, University of the West of England
Alex Henderson, Hampden Consultancy Group
Ant Davis, Risky Creative
Cliff Dean North, Kesteven District Council, West Lindsey District Council
Edward Lewis, CyXcel
Emma Yuan Fang, EPAM Systems
Jason Lewis, HM Revenue and Customs
Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS, AI and Cyber Security Association
Quadri Omoloju, TheRootAccessNetwork
6
**NEW!** Outstanding Security Researcher/Analyst Award
Connor Morley, Glasswall
Dr Liz James, NCC Group
Findlay Whitelaw, Exabeam
Prof Victor Chang, Aston University and Orbro
Pushpinder Kaur Chouhan, BT Group
Rishi Preetam Thiruthani, Craig International
4
CISO/CSO of the Year
John Cruise, Mitie Ltd
Leroy Stanford, Ocado Technology
Shintaro Takeda, KDDI Europe
Tom Pepper, Avella Security Ltd
6
Security Rising Star of the Year
Alina Semenenko, WeFi Technology Group
Hannah Nairn, Aize
Michelle Black, Wanstor
Philip Lewis, Medequip Assistive Technology
Rishi Preetam Thiruthani, Craig International
Shanita Sojan, Darktrace
6
Security Team of the Year
Atech Part of the Iomart Group
Cyro Cyber
CyXcel
OneAdvanced
Project Clover Security Team, NCC Group
Virgin Media O2, Security Compliance Team
10
Security Woman of the Year