Recognised in both the SME and Enterprise categories for Cyber Consulting Business of the Year.
We're proud to announce that Emerging IT has been named a finalist in not one, but two categories at the 2026 Australian Cyber Awards (ACA26), run by CyberDaily, one of Australia's most respected cybersecurity industry publications.
The categories: Cyber Consulting Business of the Year – SME, and Cyber Consulting Business of the Year – Enterprise.
For an Australian-owned cyber security MSSP to be recognised across both segments is a significant milestone and a reflection of the work our team has put in over the past 12 months, serving businesses of all shapes and sizes.
The Australian Cyber Awards exist to spotlight the organisations and individuals driving real progress in cybersecurity across the country. Being named a finalist means our submission was assessed against some of the best cyber security consulting firms operating in Australia today. The judging criteria span service quality, market impact, innovation, workforce development, and demonstrated client outcomes, not marketing claims.
We didn't enter these awards to tick a box. We entered because we genuinely believe the work we do for Australian businesses matters, and we wanted to put that on record.
Last year, Emerging IT was named a finalist in the Cyber Security Consulting Business Award. Being recognised again in 2026 and across two categories tells us we're not just growing, we're improving.
But more than validation, these nominations open doors. For any Australian business evaluating its cybersecurity options, independent industry recognition provides a useful signal; it means our work has been assessed against a standard and found to be among the best. In a decision as important as who you trust with your security, that kind of third-party credibility matters.
For our team, it's a reminder that the late nights, the projects, and the commitment to doing things properly are worth it.
The winners will be announced at the ACA26 gala. Regardless of the outcome, being a dual finalist is something the entire Emerging IT team should be proud of.
If you're an Australian business looking to understand your current cyber risk, improve your Essential Eight maturity, or simply get a second opinion on your security posture, we'd be glad to have that conversation.