🏆 Hear From Our 2026 Award Winners! What better way to round off Cyber Security Awareness Month than by celebrating another fantastic achievement from the National Cyber Awards 2026! For the final interview in our winner mini-series, we're delighted to feature Irfan Hemani, winner of the Cyber Citizen Award, proudly sponsored by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We caught up with Irfan following the ceremony to hear his reaction to receiving the award, and it's a brilliant interview to bring our series to a close! A huge congratulations to Irfan on this well-deserved recognition! 🎥 Watch his interview below. Thank you to everyone who has followed along as we've revisited some of the fantastic achievements celebrated at this year's National Cyber Awards! #NationalCyberAwards #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberSecurity #CyberCitizen
The National Cyber Awards
Computer and Network Security
Rewarding those who are committed to cyber innovation, cyber crime reduction and protecting citizens online.
About us
The National Cyber Awards was launched in 2019 as a celebration of excellence and innovation for those who are committed to cybersecurity. Launched to spotlight the outstanding achievements of professionals, businesses, and educators across private & public sectors, our awards recognise those at the forefront of safeguarding digital landscapes and enhancing security. The awards were born from a vision by industry leaders passionate about elevating the cybersecurity field. These founders recognised the need for a formal accolade that not only honours achievements but also inspires engagement with the ever-evolving challenges of cybersecurity. Our mission is clear: to identify and celebrate exceptional contributions to the field, providing a benchmark of excellence for all to aspire to. We envision a future where every innovation in cybersecurity is recognised and celebrated, encouraging continuous improvement and adoption of best practices across the globe. Thanks to our supporters the awards are free to enter, and we provide every finalist with a complimentary ticket. This approach helps us minimise barriers to entry and make participation accessible to all. Our panel of independent judges upholds the integrity of The National Cyber Awards judging process by adhering to a strict code of conduct. This code ensures a fair, transparent, and robust evaluation process. We are committed to preventing any pay-to-play practices, and maintaining the highest standards of impartiality in our awards. Join us as we honour those who drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of cybersecurity, shaping a safer digital world for all.
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http://thenationalcyberawards.org/
External link for The National Cyber Awards
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- Computer and Network Security
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Privately Held
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- 2018
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🏆 Hear From Our 2026 Award Winners! Developing the next generation of cyber talent starts with education, and it's fantastic to recognise those making a real impact on cyber skills, knowledge and awareness! Our winner interview series continues with Gloucestershire College, who took home the Educator of the Year Award at the National Cyber Awards 2026! Proudly sponsored by the National Cyber Force, this award celebrates outstanding contributions to cyber security education and training, recognising those helping to inspire, develop and equip future cyber talent. We caught up with Andrew B. from Gloucestershire College following their win to hear his reaction to receiving this recognition. 🎥 Hear what they had to say below! A huge congratulations to Gloucestershire College on this fantastic achievement! #NationalCyberAwards #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberEducation #CyberSecurity
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🏆 Hear From Our 2026 Award Winners! Innovation continues to shape the future of cyber security, and it's fantastic to recognise the organisations bringing new ideas and approaches to the industry! Next in our winner interview series is Castlepoint Systems, who took home the Innovation of the Year Award, proudly sponsored by Accenture. We caught up with a member of the team following their win to hear their reaction to receiving this recognition. A huge congratulations to Castlepoint Systems on this fantastic achievement! 🎥 Hear what they had to say below! #NationalCyberAwards #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberInnovation #CyberSecurity
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🏆 Hear From Our 2026 Award Winners! Our winner interview series continues as we hear from another of the teams recognised at the National Cyber Awards 2026! The LandSOF CIS and CEMA Team were named winners of the Ministry of Defence Award, a category proudly sponsored by the UK Ministry of Defence. We caught up with a member of the team following the ceremony, who was delighted to share his reaction to the win! A huge congratulations to the whole team on this fantastic achievement! 🎥Watch the interview below! #NationalCyberAwards #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberDefence #CyberSecurity
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🏆 Hear From Our 2026 Award Winners! We're continuing our winner interview series with another fantastic achievement from the National Cyber Awards 2026! Punk Security took home the SME Consultancy of the Year Award, recognising the important contribution smaller consultancies make in helping organisations identify risks, address vulnerabilities and strengthen their cyber security. A special thank you to Trowers & Hamlins for sponsoring this award and supporting the recognition of excellence across the industry. We caught up with Punk Security following their win to hear their reaction to receiving the award! 🎥 Watch their interview below. #NationalCyberAwards #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberSecurity #CyberConsultancy
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🏆 Hear From Our 2026 Award Winners! Innovation and fresh thinking are helping shape the future of cyber security, and it's fantastic to see emerging businesses recognised at the National Cyber Awards 2026! Continuing our winner interview series, we're celebrating The Hacking Games, who took home the Start Up of the Year Award, proudly sponsored by Barclays. We caught up with a member of The Hacking Games team following the ceremony to hear their reaction to the win and what this recognition means to them. 🎥 Hear what they had to say below! #NationalCyberAwards #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberInnovation #CyberSecurity #StartUp
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🏆 Hear From Our 2026 Award Winners! As Cyber Security Awareness Month continues, what better time to hear from some of the organisations and individuals recognised at the National Cyber Awards 2026! Over the next two weeks, we'll be sharing a selection of winner interviews, starting with a particularly fitting category for this month. Cyber Marathon took home the Cyber Awareness Award, sponsored by ISACA, recognising their work in raising cyber awareness. We caught up with the team following their win to hear their reactions! 🎥 Watch their interview below. #NationalCyberAwards #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberAwareness ISACA Cyber Marathon
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A great free resource to share this Cyber Security Awareness Month! 🔐 IASME's Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub provides practical guidance and useful information to help organisations better understand Cyber Essentials and strengthen their cyber security. Well worth exploring! 👇
Have you seen the Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub? 📚 This free resource is a central, up-to-date source of reliable information, covering all aspects of #CyberEssentials, from the five core controls and scope, to operating system support and sector-specific guidance. Explore the Knowledge Hub to see our useful guidance and resources 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYcs5M4Q #cybermonth2026
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Its reflections like these that remind us why celebrating the achievements of our cyber community is so important. A lovely insight from Nasser Arif into what the National Cyber Awards means to those who have been part of it, both as winners and judges. Thank you for sharing your experience Nasser and for being part of this years awards! 🌟
National Cyber Awards 2026 Post Event Reflections: Overcoming nerves and the importance of celebrating wins Happy Sunday! It has been a few weeks since the The National Cyber Awards 2026 and I wanted to reflect on how much I loved this event and the special place it holds in my heart ❤️ Pre-Event Nerves: I feel like these awards are like the 'Oscars' of our industry... I was a judge this year and not a finalist, but I still walked into the Royal Lancaster London quite nervous. I got there earlier than expected so didn't recognise anyone just yet. (Side note: It is such a lovely hotel and the staff were super friendly...fantastic venue in my opinion) Although I knew I would be surrounded by a lot of my cyber friends throughout the evening and am a previous award winner 🏆 ....I couldn't help but feel quite nervous....as crazy as this sounds ... I did what we all do when we are nervous...look for the nearest restroom to make some final touches to the outfit... This nervous feeling did not last long....as the first person I bumped into was none other than Olu Odeniyi just before I took those mandatory mirror selfies. I had a lovely chat with Olu while we both perfected our bow ties...and any feelings of nervousness rapidly faded away. It was a great reminder about why I love my industry. We are honestly never alone. This set the tone for the rest of the evening, as more guests and more friends arrived. I very quickly felt at home surrounded by those who I truly admire and am inspired by. Nerves are completely natural. We are human after all....but I have found that the right people around you can make all the difference 😊 😊 Judge Life: As I've mentioned before, it was an honour to be invited to judge the awards. It filled me with hope reading entries from so many talented cyber professionals. Our industry continues to grow and innovate at a rapid pace...it's so fun to be a part of this and give back. Last year when I won my National Cyber Award....I was actually speechless. I couldn't contain my excitement at the time and that's a feeling everyone should experience. Judging the awards was my way of helping someone else feel how I felt back in September 2025! 🙏 😊 Celebrating our wins in an industry where success can be quiet is not easy...but it is something we must continue to do. Thought I would share that with you all.. Hope you all have a great week ahead! #CyberMan #NHSCyber #NationalCyberAwards C2S Growth Consultancy #DefendAsOne #NationalCyberAwards26 #LinkedIn #ImposterSyndrome
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Cyber resilience is a year-round responsibility, not just a focus for October. A great message from QA Ltd this Cyber Security Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of everyday awareness, responsible AI use and building a strong security culture. Well worth exploring! 👇
Cyber security isn't just for October, it's for life. While today marks the start of Cyber Security Awareness Month, actual cyber resilience is built in the decisions people make every day: 🎣 Spotting a phishing email 🤔 Questioning an unusual request 🛡️ Protecting sensitive data 🧠 Using AI responsibly 🤝 Creating a culture where security is everyone's responsibility This October, our experts are sharing practical guidance on cyber security, AI, and the skills organisations need to navigate today's threat landscape with confidence. Explore our free resources: https://lnkd.in/eWYU-TKi #cybersecurity #cybermonth
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