Hacker News opens submissions for Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026

The Hacker News has launched the Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026, with submissions now open via the awards portal at awards.thehackernews[.]com. The programme recognises excellence across the cybersecurity industry and includes four main paths: Cybersecurity Product / Service, Cybersecurity Industry Solution, Cybersecurity Company, and Cybersecurity Professional / Team. The submission deadline is 15 May 2026, and the winners will be announced on 26 May 2026.

The awards are designed for a global audience that includes CISOs, senior security leaders, practitioners and engineers, and enterprise buyers, offering visibility to organisations and individuals making meaningful contributions to cybersecurity across innovation, execution and real-world impact. According to The Hacker News, the initiative aims to shine a light on the people behind the headlines and the work that strengthens security across the industry.