Best of · 2026

The best cyber security teams of 2026.

Awards usually point the spotlight at one name. The work of defence belongs to teams. This list collects the groups the independent Cyber Security Awards panel recognised, led by the 2026 Team of the Year.

Quick answer

Which is the best cyber security team in 2026?

The Evalian Cybersecurity Team was named Cyber Security Team of the Year in 2026 by the independent Cyber Security Awards panel, recognised for consultancy-led work in data protection and information security. The award is decided through a programme judged against published criteria, so a team earns its place on merit rather than marketing spend. Earlier editions honoured teams across several categories, including the Cyber Threat Alliance (Not For Profit Team, 2022), which pools threat intelligence between vendors, and the security team at Coventry Building Society (Financial Services Team, 2020). Each was scored by judges, not selected by sponsors. Recognition here cannot be bought, and no team paid to appear on this list. To put a team forward for a future edition, you can read the criteria and submit a nomination.

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The teams the panel recognised

Led by the 2026 Team of the Year, with earlier team winners from the Hall of Fame. Every group below is a real, verifiable winner.

1

Evalian Cybersecurity Team · Cyber Security Team of the Year 2026

Recognised for steady consultancy-led defence work in data protection and information security, the team carried the restructured Team of the Year award in the 2026 programme.
2

Cyber Threat Alliance · Cyber Not For Profit Team of the Year 2022

A non-profit that pools threat intelligence between member vendors so defenders elsewhere can act on it sooner. Recognised in 2022 for collaboration over competition.
3

Coventry Building Society · Banking or Financial Services Team of the Year 2020

The mutual’s security team was recognised in 2020 for protecting members’ money and data against a rising tide of fraud and phishing.
4

Cyber Security Challenge UK · Cyber Not For Profit Team of the Year 2021

A team that ran competitions and challenges to find and nurture new defenders, recognised in 2021 for widening the route into the profession.

How this list is built: it contains only real winners of the Cyber Security Awards, a programme judged by an independent panel. We do not sell placement, and the list is not influenced by sponsorship. See how winners are chosen.

FAQ

About this list

Which team won Team of the Year in 2026?

The Evalian Cybersecurity Team. The 2026 programme restructured its categories into five individual and five organisation awards, and Team of the Year sits among the organisation awards.

How are winning teams selected?

An independent panel scores each nomination against published criteria. Judges look at the evidence a team submits, not its size or its budget. See the methodology page for the full process.

Can a team pay to appear on this list?

No. The list contains only judged winners. Placement cannot be bought, and sponsorship has no bearing on who appears or where.

How can my team be considered?

Submit a nomination ahead of the next edition. The same independent panel reviews every team on the same criteria.