WatchGuard Recognized at the 2026 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
We’re proud to announce that WatchGuard Technologies has been named Best Cybersecurity Company in the 2026 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, recognizing innovation and leadership across the cybersecurity industry.
While industry recognition is always an honor, this award comes at a particularly important moment for cybersecurity teams worldwide.
For managed service providers (MSPs), this recognition reflects more than product excellence, it highlights a continued commitment to helping partners navigate one of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today: delivering stronger protection with limited resources.
The MSP Challenge: Growing Demand, Limited Capacity
MSPs are on the front lines of cybersecurity. But the reality is becoming harder to manage:
- Customers expect 24/7 protection and rapid response
- Threats are becoming more advanced and more frequent
- Skilled cybersecurity talent remains difficult and expensive to hire
Recent industry research confirms what many MSPs already experience daily:
The issue isn’t just headcount; it’s the gap in specialized skills needed to manage modern security environments.
Scaling Security Without Scaling Headcount
To stay competitive and profitable, MSPs need to scale services without proportionally increasing costs.
WatchGuard’s platform is built with this exact challenge in mind, helping partners multiply their capabilities without multiplying complexity.
With WatchGuard, MSPs can:
- Manage multiple customers through a single, unified platform
- Automate detection and response to reduce manual intervention
- Gain centralized visibility across endpoint, network, and identity
- Standardize security services to improve efficiency and margins
The result: more customers protected, faster response times, and more predictable operations.
Recognition That Supports Partner Success
The Cybersecurity Excellence Award emphasizes WatchGuard’s focus on enabling MSP success.
Our partner-first approach is centered on:
- Simplifying security delivery
- Reducing operational overhead
- Enabling scalable, profitable service models
Because when MSPs succeed, their customers are better protected, and the entire ecosystem becomes stronger.
Take a look at other awards and product reviews here.