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The Hacker News launches Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026

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The Hacker News launched the Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026, opening a global recognition program for cybersecurity vendors, products, companies, and professionals. The launch adds a new paid nomination path for participants seeking visibility in the security market. Submissions are open now, with a May 15, 2026 deadline and winners due on May 26, 2026.

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  1. 06.05.2026 15:03 2 articles · 2mo ago

    The Hacker News launches Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026

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    The Hacker News launches Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026 as a global recognition program for cybersecurity products, companies, professionals, and teams, with submissions open through the Awards Portal and nomination credits required for entries. The program sets a submission deadline of May 15, 2026 and a winners announcement for May 26, 2026, while aiming to recognize work with real-world impact across the cybersecurity industry.

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