Object First Named Global InfoSec Award Winner by Cyber Defense Magazine at RSAC Conference 2026

Recognized in ‘Hot Company Data Security’ category for delivering simple, powerful, ransomware-proof backup storage

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Object First, the ransomware-proof on-premises backup storage company, today announced it has been named a Global InfoSec Award winner in the “Hot Company Data Security" category. Presented at RSAC Conference 2026 in San Francisco, the 14th annual Global InfoSec Awards are awarded by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), a leading cybersecurity publication.

The Global InfoSec Awards recognize companies that are shaping the future of cybersecurity through groundbreaking technology, practical solutions, and measurable outcomes. The awards highlight companies that demonstrate exceptional innovation in defending against cyber threats.

Object First delivers secure, simple, and powerful backup storage that’s absolutely immutable and purpose-built for Veeam. It’s simple to deploy and manage with no security expertise required and is powerful enough for lighting fast backups and supercharged Instant Recovery to scale with any business. Third-party tested and verified to be secure, Object First ransomware-proofs organizations and makes them simply resilient to cyber threats.

“As ransomware threats become more sophisticated and costly, the only guaranteed path to recovery is through reliable, absolutely immutable backups,” said David Bennett, CEO, Object First. “Cyber Defense Magazine’s recognition of Object First as a 2026 Global InfoSec Award winner recognizes we are delivering on our mission to help Veeam customers become cyber resilient without complexity or compromise."

“We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cyber-crime,” said Yan Ross, Global Editor, Cyber Defense Magazine. “Object First embodies key features we judges look for to become winners: it understands tomorrow’s threats, today, and innovates in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach.”

This award joins Object First’s growing list of industry accolades. The company was recognized as a CDM Top InfoSec Innovator and Data Security Trailblazer, won two top honors at the 2025 Storage Awards (Immutable Storage Company of the Year and Editor’s Choice – Company), and was named to CRN’s most recent channel lists, including the 2026 Partner Program Guide.

For the full list of the 2026 Global InfoSec Award Winners, visit: http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com/.

Additional Resources:

• Visit the Object First booth (#S-0361) at RSAC Conference 2026 in San Francisco, March 23-26.
• Request a demo.
• Click here to learn more about becoming an Object First partner.
• Follow Object First on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Visit Object First Careers to view open opportunities.

About Object First

Object First’s on-premises backup storage with absolute immutability is the ultimate ransomware defense. Secure, simple, and powerful, we enable Veeam customers to be simply resilient against the risk of cyberthreats. To learn more, visit www.objectfirst.com, follow our blog, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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About Cyber Defense Magazine

Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professionals in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products, and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSAC Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives. Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that InfoSec knowledge is power.