- The Hacker News unveiled the winners of the 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards.
- Victors were judged on innovation, impact, and technical excellence, not brand popularity.
- Awards span 95 subcategories, including agentic AI security and post-quantum cryptography.
- The complete winners list is now publicly available online.
- Nominations for the 2027 awards will open later this year.
In a rare spotlight for the typically invisible work of cyber defenders, The Hacker News has announced the distinguished winners of its 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards. This annual event, concluded on June 11, 2026, recognizes excellence across 95 specialized subcategories within the security industry.
The awards aim to celebrate the crucial work that often goes unnoticed. Consequently, every nomination underwent rigorous review by an independent judging panel. Entries were scored solely on their innovation, impact, and technical excellence.
Judging criteria explicitly excluded factors like brand size or campaign reach. Meanwhile, some subcategories featured multiple winners because the awards recognize every entry meeting the high standard.
The winners represent a broad spectrum of modern cybersecurity. Key areas honored include agentic AI security, AI SecOps, and software supply chain security. Other notable subcategories are post-quantum cryptography and continuous threat exposure management.
The full story of this year’s excellence is detailed in the complete list. The 2026 winners roster is now live at awards.thehackernews.com/winners/2026/.
Congratulations have been extended to all the winning teams and practitioners. However, the cycle for future recognition is already beginning, as nominations for the 2027 awards will open later this year.
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