2025 IMPACT AWARDS

Cybersecurity

The winners of the Datos Impact Awards in Cybersecurity are leading the industry and pioneering new and disruptive security solutions for financial institutions, insurers, and other financial services firms. Cyber risk in the market has entered a new age. CISOs need new kinds of cyber defenses and governance solutions that leverage the power of data, AI, and modern technology.

Submissions are closed for the 2025 Datos Impact Awards in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Impact Awards Details

The categories for consideration under the Impact Awards in Cybersecurity program are:

Best AI-enabled Capability for Enterprise-class Digital Identity Solution
Best AI-enabled Capability for Board-level Cyber GRC Solution
Best Innovation for AI-Related API Vulnerability Detection & Recovery
Best Enterprise Ransomware Defense & Recovery Solution
Best AI-Powered Data Protection Solution

See below for additional information to the specific Cybersecurity categories.

Requirements for Participation & Additional Information

Any vendor, financial institution, or fintech firm may submit a nomination.
There are no restrictions on the size or location of nominated firms.
Nominated innovations must be in production and must have been developed and implemented within the last two years (i.e., after January 1, 2023).
All nominees must permit Datos Insights to publicly announce and describe their innovation should they win. [Note: Datos Insights may request a follow-up briefing to develop appropriate communications and reporting.]
Datos Insights requires all nominations to be as detailed and descriptive as possible to ensure a complete understanding of the nominated innovation and support fair and objective evaluation. The nomination form has no character limits for any response.
A panel of internal Datos Insights advisors and external industry experts from financial institutions and media will evaluate award submissions. Evaluation criteria include level of innovation, competitive advantage, market needs/drivers, impact and value, and future roadmap.
Datos Insights understands that certain information may not be suitable for public release. Such information can be clearly marked in the submission and will be used only by judges in their assessment. Please note that omitting such information may result in lower scores.

Cybersecurity

Best AI-enabled Capability for Enterprise-class Digital Identity Solution: Recognition for outstanding application of artificial intelligence in modern identity solutions that deliver measurable business value to financial institutions through improved security, fraud prevention, or operational efficiency.
Best AI-enabled Capability for Board-level Cyber GRC Solution: Recognition for excellence in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance cyber risk governance, reporting, and oversight at the board level within financial services organizations.
Best Innovation for AI-Related API Vulnerability Detection & Recovery: Recognition for groundbreaking commercial solutions that detect and remediate API security vulnerabilities in AI/ML systems used by financial services firms.
Best Enterprise Ransomware Defense & Recovery Solution: Recognition for exceptional achievement in implementing comprehensive ransomware defense architecture that demonstrates industry-leading capabilities in threat prevention, operational continuity, and automated recovery.
Best AI-Powered Data Protection Solution: Recognition for innovative solutions that blend technology with professional services to complement detection and response, incorporating threat intelligence, breach coaching, training, and other services to enhance operational resilience.

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