International Cloud Security Awards Program Announces its Shortlist
Basingstoke, UK – April 30, 2026 – TrustLayer has been named as a shortlisted in The 2026 Security Awards in the Cloud Security Innovation category.
Now in its fourth year and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The Security Awards’ shortlist panel has completed its first round of assessment. From a pool of global nominations – spanning the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC – TrustLayer is among the selected organisations progressing to the shortlist stage.
The Security Awards serves as a global benchmark for excellence in the cybersecurity sector. The program shines a light on organizations that are actively redefining digital defense. This includes honoring breakthroughs in specialized areas like risk identification and management, next-generation network security and email integrity, while also highlighting the transformative role of AI in modern security.
CEO of The Cloud Awards, James Williams, said:
“Revealing the 2026 Security Awards shortlist is always a highlight for our team.
In an era where cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated by the day, the demand for agile and inventive security solutions has never been higher.
TrustLayer has demonstrated an impressive level of ingenuity and dedication. By making it to this stage, they have proven themselves to be a formidable force in the industry. We congratulate them on this well-earned recognition and wish them well in the next stage of judging.”
Ed Macnair, CEO of TrustLayer, added:
“Securing a spot on the 2026 shortlist is a major milestone for us. This recognition reflects our commitment to transforming how organizations manage and mitigate risk across their third-party ecosystems.
At TrustLayer, we are focused on bringing automation, real-time insights, and AI-driven intelligence to risk management – helping businesses stay ahead of emerging threats while building stronger, more resilient partnerships.
We are honoured to be recognised alongside such innovative companies and look forward to the next stage of the awards.”
The program will now begin its second round of judging, reducing the shortlist to a selection of finalists in each category. Security Awards finalists will be announced on Tuesday May 12, 2026, with the final winners revealed early in June.
The program will return to welcome new submissions for 2027 later this year, to continue recognising excellence in cloud security solutions.
To view the full shortlist, please visit:
2026 Security Awards Shortlist
The SaaS Awards and The A.I. Awards are now accepting nominations for their respective programs, recognizing excellence in software-as-a-service and artificial intelligence respectively. The next entry deadline for The SaaS Awards is Friday May 22, 2026.
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About the Cloud Awards
The Cloud Awards is an international program which has been recognizing and honoring industry leaders, innovators and organizational transformation in cloud computing since 2011. The Cloud Awards comprises five awards programs, each uniquely celebrating success across cloud computing, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud security, artificial intelligence (AI), and financial technologies (FinTech).
Winners are selected by a judging panel of international industry experts. For more information about the Cloud Awards, please visit https://www.cloud-awards.com/
About TrustLayer
About TrustLayer
TrustLayer Ltd is a UK-based technology company redefining how organisations manage cloud compliance and third-party risk. Its platform automates the verification of security controls and compliance requirements, giving organisations real-time visibility and assurance across their cloud and partner ecosystems. TrustLayer serves businesses across multiple industries, enabling them to operate securely and efficiently in the cloud.
Learn more at: https://trustlayer.co.uk
