This award celebrates a Managed Service Provider (MSP) that has taken a fresh, innovative approach to looking after its clients' IT estates and end-user systems, delivering measurable Cybersecurity value beyond simply keeping the lights on. 

Eligibility: MSPs delivering services to organisations in Scotland. Entries should include at least one client case study, ideally with a client testimonial. 

Celebrating the most promising cybersecurity start-up based in Scotland, with innovative products or services launched within the last few years. Entrants must have less than 20 employees and be less than 5 years old.

Recognising the top Scottish cybersecurity company that has demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and financial growth. Companies entering must be more than 5 years old.

Awarded to an individual, organisation, or initiative promoting diversity and inclusion within the Scottish cybersecurity industry.

Celebrating an outstanding Scottish student who has shown exceptional skills, passion, or contribution to the field of cybersecurity. This is open to Secondary, Further & Higher Education Students.

Recognising an individual who has demonstrated exceptional passion and dedication in promoting cybersecurity awareness, education, and best practices. This award celebrates those who actively advocate for cybersecurity, engage with the community, and inspire others through their work, whether in the public, private, or non-profit sector.

Recognising an individual who has demonstrated exceptional passion and dedication in promoting cybersecurity awareness, education, and best practices. This award celebrates those who actively advocate for cybersecurity, engage with the community, and inspire others through their work, whether in the public, private, or non-profit sector.

Recognising the most innovative new solution, product, or approach in cybersecurity developed in Scotland.

Recognising a cybersecurity team within the financial services sector in Scotland that has demonstrated exceptional performance in safeguarding financial assets, maintaining compliance, and defending against cyber threats through innovative solutions, rapid response, and teamwork.

Celebrating an outstanding cybersecurity initiative or project within Scotland's public sector, including government or educational institutions.

Recognising an organisation or team that has developed and executed an ongoing resilience against cyber attacks.

Recognising a Scottish school that has excelled in promoting cybersecurity education, fostering cyber skills among students, and creating awareness about the importance of cybersecurity through innovative teaching methods or extracurricular activities.

The Cyber Culture Award celebrates individuals or teams who have transformed cybersecurity awareness into a shared organisational value. This category recognises leadership, creativity, and measurable impact in fostering a positive, security-conscious culture—empowering employees, promoting accountability, and embedding cyber resilience across all levels of the business through engagement, education, and collaboration.

Honouring the most effective campaign that has raised public or organisational awareness of cybersecurity issues.