OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2026 SC Awards. Both OPSWAT Academy and MetaDefender Core have been recognized in the Best Professional Certification Program category and Best Data Security Solution category, respectively. This status underscores OPSWAT’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry.
OPSWAT Academy has issued more than 15,000 certifications and trained over 28,000 professionals, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure across IT and OT environments and equipping professionals with practical skills.
MetaDefender Core is a file security and data sanitization platform that uses multi-engine malware scanning, Deep CDR™ Technology, and sandbox analysis to detect and prevent known and unknown threats before files enter sensitive networks.
The SC Awards recognize the solutions, organizations, and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the security of information systems. The 2026 winners will be announced at the SC Awards Reception on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at RSAC in San Francisco.
“The SC Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in cybersecurity, recognizing the people and technologies driving real progress,” said CyberRisk Alliance Chief Content Officer Kelley Damore, Being named a finalist is a mark of credibility and trust — a powerful validation from peers and experts who understand what it takes to deliver real-world security impact.”
- A complete list of 2026 SC Awards finalists is available on SC Media here
- To meet with OPSWAT at RSAC, visit South Hall #854.
About CyberRisk Alliance (CRA)
CyberRisk Alliance provides business intelligence that helps the cybersecurity ecosystem connect, share knowledge, accelerate careers, and make smarter and faster decisions. Through its trusted information brands, network of experts, and more than 250 annual events, CRA delivers actionable insights and serves as a powerful extension of cybersecurity marketing teams. Its brands include SC World, the Official Cybersecurity Summits, Identiverse, InfoSec World, CyberRisk Collaborative, Security Weekly, ChannelPro, ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, ExecWeb, LaunchTech Communications, and CyberRisk TV.
Learn more at www.cyberriskalliance.com.
Sobre OPSWAT
Nos últimos 20 anos, a OPSWAT, líder mundial em cibersegurança de infra-estruturas críticas IT, OT e ICS, tem vindo a desenvolver continuamente uma plataforma de soluções de ponta a ponta que proporciona às organizações e empresas dos sectores público e privado a vantagem crítica necessária para proteger as suas redes complexas e garantir a conformidade. Capacitada por uma filosofia "Não confie em nenhum ficheiro. Trust no device.™", OPSWAT resolve os desafios dos clientes em todo o mundo com soluções de confiança zero e tecnologias patenteadas em todos os níveis da sua infraestrutura, protegendo as suas redes, dados e dispositivos, e prevenindo ameaças conhecidas e desconhecidas, ataques de dia zero e malware. Descubra como OPSWAT protege a infraestrutura crítica do mundo e ajuda a proteger o nosso modo de vida; visite www.opswat.com.
