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Get the latest news and updates from The Hacker News by following us on social media or subscribing to our newsletter. Discover the 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards winners across an impressive 95 categories, including AI security, cryptography, and more, in this comprehensive guide to cybersecurity excellence.
The Cybersecurity Stars Awards recognizes individuals and organizations making a significant impact in the industry. The awards focus on smaller teams and individuals who might not receive recognition otherwise. The judging panel evaluates entries based on innovation, impact, and technical excellence. The winners span four main categories, including agentic AI security to zero trust security. Multiple winners in some subcategories acknowledge the diversity of cybersecurity work. The full list of winners is available online, showcasing the hard work of cybersecurity professionals. Nominations for future awards will be open later this year with a waiting list on the THN website.
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with new threats and technologies emerging daily. It's essential to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of individuals and organizations that are working tirelessly to protect our digital world from cyber threats. This year, The Hacker News (THN) recognized this dedication by announcing its 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards winners across an impressive 95 categories.
The 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards is an annual event designed to put names on the work of cybersecurity professionals and organizations that make a significant impact in the industry. The awards are not limited to big-name companies or well-known security experts; instead, they focus on highlighting the contributions of smaller teams and individuals who might not receive recognition for their hard work otherwise.
The award selection process was rigorous, with every nomination reviewed by an independent panel of judges who scored entries against three key criteria: innovation, impact, and technical excellence. The judging panel did not consider factors like popularity, brand size, or campaign reach, ensuring that all entries were judged solely on the merits of their work.
The winners of the 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards span four main categories and include a wide range of topics, from agentic AI security to zero trust security. This diversity reflects the breadth of cybersecurity work being done today, with various disciplines and technologies playing critical roles in protecting digital assets.
Some subcategories have multiple winners, recognizing that many organizations or individuals may excel in different areas. For instance, while one organization might be recognized for its contributions to post-quantum cryptography, another organization could receive recognition for their work in secure access service edge (SASE).
The full list of 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards winners can be found at awards.thehackernews.com/winners/2026/. The complete list showcases the hard work and dedication of cybersecurity professionals across various disciplines, serving as a testament to their ongoing efforts to enhance security in our digital world.
To encourage more nominations for future awards, THN will open the nomination process later this year. Interested parties can join the waiting list on the THN website to be notified when the process is ready to begin.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/The-2026-Cybersecurity-Stars-Awards-Recognizing-Excellence-Across-95-Categories-ehn.shtml
https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/cybersecurity-stars-awards-2026-winners.html
https://cybersecurityawards.com/2026-cyber-security-awards
Published: Thu Jun 11 09:03:27 2026 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
