Shortlist Leaders
From Fall 2026 on, this page lists the top 3 products on each of our shortlists, four editions a year, with the reason for each pick written out. Earlier editions went to one product per subcategory, ranked by community votes.
125 badges · 3 editions
Why trust this
- 6,587
- enterprise security solutions listed
- 3,803
- companies behind them
- 38
- reviewed shortlists
Data first
We start with company data from Mandos, our market data platform: funding, hiring, releases and news. Then we look at the product.
Reviewed, with reasons
We review every shortlist by hand and write the reason for each pick on the list.
The badge
Winners get the badge for that edition. It links back to the product page on CybersecTools.
Summer 2026
Latest edition · 42 badges across 42 subcategories, scored on community votes
- authentikAccess Management
- Unbound Governance LayerAgentic AI Security
- TestSavant AI Security Assurance PlatformAI Red Teaming
- Zscaler SPLXAI SPM
- Agentic Development SecurityApplication Security Posture Management
- Netcraft Mobile App ProtectionBrand Protection
- NemesisBreach & Attack Simulation
- Oneleet Cybersecurity & Compliance PlatformCompliance Management
- Axonius Asset ManagementCyber Asset Attack Surface Management
- Lepide Data Security PlatformData Access Governance
- AnySecuraData Loss Prevention
- AttackRuleMapDetection Engineering
- OSINTLeak Real-time OSINT Leak IntelligenceDigital Risk Protection
- Greenbone Web App ScanningDynamic Application Security Testing
- Virtru Email EncryptionEmail Encryption
- Cisco Secure Email Threat DefenseEmail Security Platforms
- ImmuniWeb® DiscoveryExternal Attack Surface Management
- CISO AssistantGovernance Risk and Compliance Platforms
- Trapster CommunityHoneypots & Deception
- ObserveID IGAIdentity Governance and Administration
- Wireless Airspace Cybersecurity PlatformIntrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
- ANY.RUNMalware Analysis
- 1Password PasskeysMFA & Passwordless
- KnocknocVerifiedMicrosegmentation
- Scalefusion VeltarMobile Device Management
- Red Hand AnalyzerNetwork Detection and Response
- Safing PortmasterNext-Gen Firewalls
- CAI (Cybersecurity AI)Penetration Testing
- Securden Unified PAMVerifiedPrivileged Access Management
- Hacksplaining for TeamsSecure Code Training
- Push Security Browser ExtensionSecure Enterprise Browsers
- BlackStorkSecurity Data Pipelines
- SQUDO AI®Security Orchestration Automation and Response
- DNSAudit.ioSecurity Scanning
- OsspreySoftware Supply Chain Security
- DryRun Security AppSec AgentsStatic Application Security Testing
- CTIChef.com Detection FeedsThreat Intel Feeds
- Hudson Rock Cybercrime Intelligence ToolsVerifiedThreat Intel Platforms
- RoboShadowVulnerability Assessment
- SafeLine WAFWeb Application Firewall
- DefensiaVerifiedWorkload Protection
- Alkira Zero Trust Network AccessZero Trust Network Access
Spring 2026
39 badges across 39 subcategories, scored on community votes
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Spring 2026
39 badges across 39 subcategories, scored on community votes
- Unbound Governance LayerAgentic AI Security
- TestSavant AI Security Assurance PlatformAI Red Teaming
- Zscaler SPLXAI SPM
- Heeler Application Security Auto-RemediationApplication Security Posture Management
- Netcraft Mobile App ProtectionBrand Protection
- NemesisBreach & Attack Simulation
- Oneleet Cybersecurity & Compliance PlatformCompliance Management
- Axonius Asset ManagementCyber Asset Attack Surface Management
- Lepide Data Security PlatformData Access Governance
- AnySecuraData Loss Prevention
- AttackRuleMapDetection Engineering
- OSINTLeak Real-time OSINT Leak IntelligenceDigital Risk Protection
- Greenbone Web App ScanningDynamic Application Security Testing
- Virtru Email EncryptionEmail Encryption
- Cisco Secure Email Threat DefenseEmail Security Platforms
- ImmuniWeb® DiscoveryExternal Attack Surface Management
- CISO AssistantGovernance Risk and Compliance Platforms
- Anantis TrapEyeHoneypots & Deception
- ObserveID IGAIdentity Governance and Administration
- Push Security Browser ExtensionIdentity Threat Detection and Response
- Trapster CommunityIntrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
- ANY.RUNMalware Analysis
- 1Password PasskeysMFA & Passwordless
- Scalefusion VeltarMobile Device Management
- Red Hand AnalyzerNetwork Detection and Response
- Safing PortmasterNext-Gen Firewalls
- Burp Suite ProfessionalPenetration Testing
- Securden Unified PAMVerifiedPrivileged Access Management
- CAI (Cybersecurity AI)Red-Team & Adversary Emulation
- HacksplainingSecure Code Training
- Fabric Platform by BlackStorkSecurity Orchestration Automation and Response
- DNSAudit.ioSecurity Scanning
- OsspreySoftware Supply Chain Security
- DryRun Security AppSec AgentsStatic Application Security Testing
- CTIChef.com Detection FeedsThreat Intel Feeds
- Hudson Rock Cybercrime Intelligence ToolsVerifiedThreat Intel Platforms
- RoboShadowVulnerability Assessment
- SafeLine WAFWeb Application Firewall
- Alkira Zero Trust Network AccessZero Trust Network Access
Winter 2026
44 badges across 44 subcategories, scored on community votes
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Winter 2026
44 badges across 44 subcategories, scored on community votes
- Unbound Governance LayerAgentic AI Security
- Unbound Governance LayerAI Governance
- TestSavant AI Security Assurance PlatformAI Red Teaming
- Zscaler SPLXAI SPM
- Heeler Application Security Auto-RemediationApplication Security Posture Management
- Check Point CloudGuard WAFCloud Web Application and API Protection
- Oneleet Cybersecurity & Compliance PlatformCompliance Management
- Lepide Data Security PlatformData Access Governance
- PII Crawler PII ScannerData Classification
- AnySecuraData Loss Prevention
- Lepide Data Security PlatformData Security Posture Management
- AttackRuleMapDetection Engineering
- OSINTLeak Real-time OSINT Leak IntelligenceDigital Risk Protection
- Greenbone Web App ScanningDynamic Application Security Testing
- Virtru Email EncryptionEmail Encryption
- SupedEmail Security Platforms
- ImmuniWeb® DiscoveryExternal Attack Surface Management
- CISO AssistantGovernance Risk and Compliance Platforms
- Trapster CommunityHoneypots & Deception
- ObserveID IGAIdentity Governance and Administration
- Push Security Browser ExtensionIdentity Threat Detection and Response
- Red Hand AnalyzerIncident Response
- ANY.RUNMalware Analysis
- 1Password PasskeysMFA & Passwordless
- Red Hand AnalyzerNetwork Detection and Response
- ANY.RUNNetwork Sandboxing
- Safing PortmasterNext-Gen Firewalls
- 1Password PasskeysPassword Management
- Burp Suite ProfessionalPenetration Testing
- Securden Unified PAMVerifiedPrivileged Access Management
- CAI (Cybersecurity AI)Red-Team & Adversary Emulation
- HacksplainingSecure Code Training
- Push Security Browser ExtensionSecure Enterprise Browsers
- Fabric Platform by BlackStorkSecurity Information and Event Management
- Fabric Platform by BlackStorkSecurity Orchestration Automation and Response
- DNSAudit.ioSecurity Scanning
- Heeler Application Security Auto-RemediationSoftware Composition Analysis
- DryRun Security AppSec AgentsStatic Application Security Testing
- CTIChef.com Detection FeedsThreat Intel Feeds
- Hudson Rock Cybercrime Intelligence ToolsVerifiedThreat Intel Platforms
- AttackRuleMapThreat Modeling
- RoboShadowVulnerability Assessment
- SafeLine WAFWeb Application Firewall
- Alkira Zero Trust Network AccessZero Trust Network Access
How a product gets here
We review every shortlist, rank the picks and write the reason for each one. The top 3 on each shortlist are the Shortlist Leaders for the edition.
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
The rules
- Top 3 picks on each published shortlist
- One product per vendor on a list
- Products no longer sold leave the shortlists
- Four editions a year, past editions stay as archive
Is your product on this page?
The badge shows on your product page for everyone. Every winner can also download it for free and put it on their website, decks and email signatures. It links back to your product page.
Verified vendors show the Verified mark next to their name on this page.
Shortlist Leaders FAQ
How the badge is given and what it means.
We review every shortlist and rank its picks. The top 3 on each one are the Shortlist Leaders for that edition, and the reason for each pick is written on the shortlist itself. See how we pick.
No. The badge follows the editorial rank on the shortlist. A Featured vendor we picked on merit moves to the top of its shortlist and is labelled Featured, but the badge still follows the editorial rank. Verified does not change position. Every winner can download the badge and embed it on their site for free.
Four editions a year: Winter in January, Spring in April, Summer in July, Fall in October. Each edition stays here as an archive. Shortlists themselves are reviewed more often, so a product can move between editions.
Products that are no longer sold leave the shortlists. Being acquired is not a reason to leave. A pick that stops being sold before the next edition does not receive the badge.
No. There is no application and no entry fee. We pick from what is listed. If your product is not listed yet, you can add it for free, and we will see it in the next review.
Before Fall 2026 the badge went to one product per subcategory, scored on community votes. Those editions stay here as history. From Fall 2026 on, the badge follows the shortlists.