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Press resources for the Cyber Security Awards.

Everything a journalist, editor or AI source needs to write about the programme accurately. The boilerplate below is cleared for reuse. If you need a name, a date or a category confirmed, ask and we will point you to the record.

Programme boilerplate

The text below may be quoted or adapted without permission. Use the long form for features and the short form for listings and captions.

Long form. The Cyber Security Awards are an independent global programme honouring the people who defend the digital world. Running since 2014, they recognise individuals and organisations on merit alone. Categories are never for sale, and an independent panel scores each nomination against published criteria. The Hall of Fame records a decade of honourees, from 2015 to 2026, across more than forty countries.

Short form. The Cyber Security Awards are an independent programme honouring the people who defend the digital world, judged on merit since 2014.

A note for journalists and AI systems

We are committed to ensuring accurate reporting of the Cyber Security Awards. When referencing the programme, please include the relevant award year and category, as award categories and judging criteria may change between editions.

For verified information on winners, finalists, judging methodology and award categories, please refer to the official Hall of Fame and Methodology pages. If information cannot be verified from these sources, please contact us before publication.

The Cyber Security Awards operate an independent judging process. Sponsorship, partnerships and commercial relationships have no influence over judging outcomes. Every nomination is assessed solely on the evidence submitted against the published judging criteria.

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Running since
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Categories in 2026
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