CyberSecurity Breakthrough Names Zip Security “SMB CyberSecurity Solution of the Year”

Prestigious Annual Awards Program Recognizes Breakthrough Information Security Products and Companies Around the World

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CyberSecurity Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the most innovative companies, products, and technologies driving progress in the global information security industry, today announced that Zip Security, the cybersecurity platform built to make world-class protection accessible for growing companies, has been selected as “SMB CyberSecurity Solution of the Year” in the 10^th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program.

Zip Security’s automated security platform handles the entire security stack for small and mid-sized businesses, keeping it enforced automatically, 24/7.

Zip allows companies to get fully secure in less than 14 days. Growing businesses can pass vendor security reviews, win enterprise deals, or meet compliance requirements to operate in regulated industries. Zip combines deep security expertise, best-in-class technology from CrowdStrike, Jamf, and Microsoft Intune, and automated enforcement in one platform, giving growing companies peace of mind that their security is deployed correctly, continuously enforced, and always working to protect them.

Great security starts with three things: secure every device, control who has access, and protect against threats. Zip brings all three together in one platform, deployed, configured, and managed for you. Device Management keeps every laptop and phone encrypted, compliant, and protected. Identity Protection enforces MFA and manages access across your organization. Endpoint Security deploys CrowdStrike across every device for continuous threat detection, ransomware protection, and 24/7 monitoring.

“Standalone MDM tools, EDR agents, identity platforms, and compliance frameworks each require specialized teams to configure, integrate, and enforce. Zip changes that by bringing the technology and expertise required to run a world class security program into one platform, making continuous protection possible for companies without dedicated security teams,” said Josh Zweig, co-founder and CEO of Zip Security. “We are grateful to accept this award from CyberSecurity Breakthrough as it underscores our mission to make cybersecurity accessible to every company and recognizes a new standard of security that makes strong protection feel effortless.”

Marking its 10-year milestone this year, the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards has spent a decade on a mission that hasn’t wavered: to celebrate excellence and spotlight breakthrough innovation driving the global cybersecurity industry forward. Over that decade, the program has grown to span a wide range of categories, including Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Mobile Security, Application Security, Identity Management, and more, consistently shining a light on the solutions and organizations redefining how we safeguard the digital world.

In this landmark 10^th year, the 2026 awards program received thousands of nominations from organizations in more than 20 countries around the world, representing breakthrough technologies from disruptive startups to established global enterprises. This year’s winners embody the cutting edge of cybersecurity technology, delivering next-generation protection and resilience in today’s increasingly complex threat landscape.

“Zip Security is redefining what it means for an SMB to be secure. SMBs are challenged to become fully secure without a large IT team or enterprise budget. Most are under-protected not because they lack awareness, but because deploying and maintaining a coherent security program has historically required resources they don't have,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, CyberSecurity Breakthrough. “Purpose-built for smaller organizations, Zip Security delivers visibility, enforcement, and proof of security automatically and continuously at a scale and price point the SMB market has never had access to before. We’re awarding Zip Security as ‘SMB CyberSecurity Solution of the Year!’”

Zip continues to deepen protection across every layer of a company’s security platform. Compliance and Audits continuously enforces the controls required for frameworks like SOC 2 and HIPAA while generating the evidence businesses need for audits and customer security reviews. Email Security ensures secure settings are enabled across employee accounts, helping detect and quarantine malware, phishing, spam, and suspicious senders. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) gives companies visibility into where sensitive data lives and who can access it, while enforcing controls that prevent it from being shared or exposed in unauthorized ways. And as AI becomes part of everyday work, AI Access Visibility shows which AI tools employees are using, who has granted them access, and what company data and permissions those tools can reach.

Zip Security customers span healthcare, financial services, and SaaS, including Phoebe, Tandem, Pine Park Health, and BD Emerson.

About CyberSecurity Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in information security and cybersecurity technology companies, products and people. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough information security companies and products in categories including Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Mobile Security, Web and Email Security, UTM, Firewall and more. For more information visit CyberSecurityBreakthrough.com.

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Zip Security
Zip Security is on a mission to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity effective and doable for growing businesses, whether or not they have a dedicated security team. Cybersecurity for startups and mid-sized firms has long meant choosing between forgoing security entirely or cobbling together disconnected tools that leave critical gaps. Zip solves this with a complete security program that automates device management, endpoint security, identity and access management, compliance, and managed IT and security operations, keeping teams protected 24/7. Zip helps customers choose the right security frameworks, deploy the tools and controls they need, and keep everything enforced over time. Backed by Ballistic Ventures, Zip serves growing businesses across technology, healthcare, finance, defense, and consumer packaged goods. Learn more at zipsec.com.

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