Security technology and services continually evolve and improve to keep pace with changing threats. In this new category to celebrate a decade of the Security Excellence Awards we celebrate trusted and effective security solutions that have shaped the cybersecurity landscape over ten or more years.

The winner will be able to demonstrate ten or more years of continuous innovation, reinvention, leadership, industry contribution and customer impact.

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Here we celebrate those who have worked in cybersecurity for ten years or more to commemorate the awards' anniversary.

The winner will demonstrate a positive impact on customers and the wider industry and progression into leadership. Your submission should also show a commitment to advancing cybersecurity practice and to boosting opportunities for those at an earlier stage of their careers.

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This award is dedicated to recognising the talents and contributions of researchers and analysts who often stay hidden in the background.

The winner of this award may have been instrumental in identifying a threat, discovering how to mitigate one, or have innovated to tangibly improve customer cybersecurity posture.

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The winner of this award will be able to showcase how their solution uses AI/ML or other automation to boost resilience, mitigate risk and protect customer data, without compromising productivity.

Judges will be looking for innovation and proof of effectiveness.

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This award will honour an individual who demonstrates outstanding dedication to promoting cybersecurity awareness, education, and advocacy. It recognises those who inspire and educate colleagues or local communities about cyber risks, safe practices, and digital resilience.

The winner will be able to demonstrate measurable impact, such as increased awareness, improved skills, or the empowerment of underrepresented groups within the cybersecurity field.

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Strong endpoint security and end-to-end encryption which doesn't upset end users is a tricky balance to get right - but companies must protect their data and intellectual property.

The winning solution will show how it secures corporate resources despite the lack of network perimeter, whilst enabling productive users and lightening the load on cybersecurity teams with minimal 'noise.'

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All businesses are under almost constant cyber-attack, from low-level scattergun attacks to more targeted, sophisticated strategies. Modern infrastructure is complex, often with extensive cloud apps and platforms. The attack surface is wide, and enterprise security tools such as SIEM, SASE, DLP or IAM (just to give a few examples) must help organisations prevent, identify, and mitigate risks.

Judges are looking for real-world examples of the technology in action, so strong case studies are a must.

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Some organisations prefer to outsource some of their security responsibilities to experts. Usually this involves round-the-clock monitoring of threats and managing various security technologies.

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Cyber criminals are using ever more sophisticated methods to attack corporate networks. In the game of cat and mouse between security firms and hackers, only the most cutting edge of security products can offer the protection demanded by today's firms.

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The security industry and its products are continually evolving, as it keeps pace with the new tricks and tactics developed by hackers to attack corporate networks. This award will be given to the product or service which demonstrates something truly new and original. Customer stories are a must; entries that do not include an example of real-world use in the UK, will be disqualified.

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Security demands change quickly, and new innovations are always needed to counter emerging threats: it could be anything, from a new piece of software to a different approach to staff training. The award isn’t limited to a specific type of project if it uses IT to benefit your organisation or clients. You must explain why you undertook the project, what it entailed and the result; the winner will be determined based mainly on the project outcomes, not only the technology.

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The demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to exceed supply, despite the rising level of threats. This award will go to the company – not necessarily a specialist training provider – that is working to bring new people into the world of security through a dedicated training programme. These could be new graduates, or existing staff who want to retrain themselves. We will look for a description of the programme and who it is aimed at, as well as evidence of its success.

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Small-to-medium enterprises have a different set of considerations than larger enterprises, and SMEs are also becoming prime targets of malicious agents. The cost of large and expensive security offerings can often make SMEs feel priced out of the market, so in this category we're looking at affordable services that still offer the range and scope of security coverage any larger organisation typically enjoys.

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While large firms struggle with complex environments, SMEs face their own challenges. They are often forced to make do with aging infrastructure and legacy systems and may be unable or unwilling to protect against new threats. This prize will go to the company who can best aid SMEs in their constant battle to avoid becoming the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of cybersecurity. This category defines a large organisation as a firm employing fewer than 250 employees.

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This can be a channel reseller, distributor, MSP and/or CSP which is designing and delivering end-to-end cloud and/or hybrid security solutions to customers and helping them to manage the challenges of integration and the complexities inherent in the security stack.

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Every organisation has a head of security, and we'd like to find the UK's most effective security professional. You'll be knowledgeable, respected, and responsible for introducing business-changing security concepts and policies. You'll be an excellent ambassador for IT security throughout your organisation, and be a well-known wider industry figure along with it.

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As either the full-time IT security team at an organisation or a special project team or task force set up for a specific project, your team will be blazing a trail of success as an example to others in the industry. A well-oiled unit with provable results, you'll show everybody else how it's done.

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This award is dedicated to recognising the talent, leadership and contribution of women in the IT industry. Whether working at the top level of security in an organisation, or as a key member of a team endeavour, we want to highlight exceptional women in the UK IT industry across the board.

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IT talent is widespread among younger people, and we want to discover the UK's most trendsetting young security professional. You'll be involved in key projects in your company and work closely with the CISO and CSO on agenda-driving projects. You'll have expert and defined views on key security industry trends and be pushing your own projects forward. You must include evidence of how your work has changed security for the better at your organisation.

This award is open to anyone in the security industry who is under 30 years old.

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