Did you enter TechRound’s Cybersecurity40 competition this year? Wait no more! The judges have worked through an incredible list of competitors and put together our final top 40.
TechRound is excited to officially announce the winners of the Cybersecurity40 2026!
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Feedback From The Judges
What stood out to me in this year’s Cybersecurity40 entries was how closely the strongest solutions reflected the problems security teams face every day. From cloud visibility and ransomware recovery to identity protection and emerging AI agent risks, the best submissions focused on practical challenges rather than ambitious promises. I was particularly impressed by companies that could explain exactly who their product helps, how it fits into existing workflows, and what makes it reliable. In cybersecurity, impressive technology alone isn’t enough. Customers need solutions they can understand, trust, and depend on, especially when things go wrong. That’s what makes innovation valuable.
Aler Rab, Deputy CEO at Cloudzy
It’s been interesting to see the industry’s reaction to the rapid developments we’re seeing in AI. Aikido really impressed with its entry, particularly its work in scanning and protecting code bases, and giving away open-source fixes rather than charging for them delivers real industry impact. Flare’s dark web monitoring also stood out as a differentiator – its ability to monitor across the clear web, dark web and Telegram addresses security issues at the source. The threat landscape is in a constant state of flux at the minute, and it’s encouraging to see the innovative approaches cybersecurity firms are taking to deal with the challenges.
Michael Jenkins, CTO at Threatlocker
Cybersecurity is getting harder to keep up with now that AI is speeding up attacks, and it showed in how many entries were tackling AI-related risk.
Aikido caught my eye with its growth, and I was impressed by the depth from Orca, Salt Security and Manifold in cloud, API and AI agent security. I liked Flare, Geordie and Index Engines for solving big problems with numbers to prove it. Incode, CultureAI and Hodor stood out in terms of identity and AI governance, and I’d certainly keep an eye on Deception Check and Nothreat.
The space will likely only get tougher to navigate going forward, so I’m looking forward to seeing how security providers like these tackle ever more complex problems.
Les-leigh A, Content and Marketing Executive at TechRound
Thank You To The Judges
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Daniel Di Nardo
Daniel Di Nardo, Founder at IntelliBreach
With more than 15 years of experience in network security, including enterprise deployments of Palo Alto Networks, zero trust architecture and microsegmentation across North America, Daniel Di Nardo repeatedly saw the same problem: large enterprises had access to advanced attack surface monitoring tools, while small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs) often lacked comparable visibility.
Di Nardo established IntelliBreach, created to bridge this gap, making enterprise-level security capabilities accessible to businesses of all sizes at a fraction of the cost. Its platform provides continuous asset discovery, vulnerability detection, AI-powered attack analysis and real-time change monitoring, helping organisations gain a clearer understanding of their security risks.
Aler Rab
Deputy CEO at Cloudzy
Aler Rab is the Deputy CEO of Cloudzy, where he leads product strategy, operational execution and strategic partnerships. With a decade of experience across cloud services and customer experience, he focuses on scaling operations and making high-performance computing reliable and accessible to global markets.
At Cloudzy, Aler aligns complex infrastructure initiatives with clear business outcomes, prioritising product usability, operational resilience and customer-first execution. As a Cybersecurity40 judge, he brings an executive and product-driven perspective to the panel, evaluating emerging technologies based on their scalability, market readiness and practical impact on cybersecurity.
Michael Jenkins
CTO at Threatlocker
Michael Jenkins is a cybersecurity leader with nearly 20 years of experience building and managing security technology. He was an early advocate for Zero Trust and has spent much of his career advancing its use as a practical approach to preventing cyberattacks.
Michael joined ThreatLocker as Chief Technology Officer in 2019 and has helped build the company’s Zero Trust Platform. He leads the company’s development and product teams and has led the creation and expansion of products across endpoint, network, and cloud security, including Zero Trust Network Access and Zero Trust Cloud Access.
Michael has also made developing people a major part of his leadership at ThreatLocker. He has mentored dozens of employees, including professionals who joined the company in entry-level roles and grew into highly skilled developers and cybersecurity practitioners. He regularly leads large product development initiatives under demanding timelines while maintaining a strong focus on product quality.
Les-leigh A
Content and Marketing Executive at TechRound
Les-Leigh is a writer and digital marketing specialist with experience across B2B SaaS, technology, healthcare, recruitment and education. With a background in marketing strategy, content and design, she has worked with startups and established companies in the UK and United States, producing research-driven editorials, features and digital campaigns. Her work explores the ideas, businesses and trends shaping today’s economy, with a particular interest in innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technology.
