Mindgrub Launches Cyber UXcellence Awards at RSAC 2025

Celebrating Exceptional User Experience in Cybersecurity Products

BALTIMORE, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindgrub, an award-winning firm specializing in digital innovation, UX/UI design and custom software development for the cybersecurity sector, is excited to announce that nominations for the inaugural Cyber UXcellence Awards will officially open on April 24, 2025. This new awards program recognizes cybersecurity product teams that are making security tools more intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly while raising the bar for product design across the cybersecurity industry.

"If a security product isn't intuitive and easy to use, it becomes shelfware, unused and ineffective," said Troy Wilkinson, Global F500 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) former CISO of Interpublic Group. "Exceptional user experience isn't just a luxury in cybersecurity; it's a necessity. Without it, even the most powerful security solutions fail to protect organizations the way they should."

Unlike traditional awards programs, companies are encouraged to nominate their products and teams for consideration. This allows product managers, UX designers, and security innovators to showcase their work directly and gain industry-wide recognition for their commitment to user-centered design.

"It's exciting to see the cybersecurity industry giving UX the attention it deserves through this inaugural awards program," said Peter Kilpe, CEO of N2K Networks and former UX designer. "Every day, human beings—leaders, analysts, and operators—rely on the tools we build to make security-critical and business-critical decisions. UX isn't just about usability; it's a fundamental part of the engineering process. When applied thoughtfully and systematically, it reduces friction and risk for customers, increases engagement with products, helps companies differentiate in a crowded market, and can even accelerate go-to-market strategies." 

As cyber threats grow more complex, user experience plays a pivotal role in ensuring security tools are adopted and used to their full potential. The Cyber UXcellence Awards aim to elevate the importance of UX in cybersecurity and set new industry benchmarks for usability and design.

Award Categories

The awards will recognize top cybersecurity products across multiple categories, with a focus on those that successfully combine innovative technology with exceptional user experience:

• Best Overall UX in Cybersecurity – The highest honor awarded to the product that sets the industry standard for user-centric cybersecurity.
• Most Intuitive User Interface – Recognizing seamless, easy-to-navigate designs that minimize cognitive load.
• Best Mobile Security UX – Honoring top-tier, frictionless security experiences on mobile devices.
• Best Accessibility & Inclusive Design – Recognizing products that ensure usability for all, including individuals with disabilities.
• Best Use of Data Visualization – Awards the product that transforms complex security data into clear, digestible, and actionable insights through effective data visualization.

Key Dates

• Nominations Open: April 24th, 2025
• Judges Announced: Private Reception at the 2025 RSA Conference - April 29th
• Winners Announcement Event at Black Hat 2025

How to Submit a Nomination
Nominations are open now at cyberuxcellence.com. Product Decision-Makers and Stakeholders are invited to submit products directly.

Judging Panel & Exclusive RSAC 2025 Event
A distinguished panel of cybersecurity experts, UX leaders, and industry veterans will evaluate the nominations. The list of judges will be revealed at an exclusive event during the RSA Conference 2025 hosted by Mindgrub.

Stay Connected
Follow Cyber UXcellence on LinkedIn for updates, insights, and announcements about the awards.

About Mindgrub | Mindgrub Technologies is an award-winning digital innovation firm specializing in user experience (UX), user interface (UI) design, and custom software development for the cybersecurity industry. We partner with leading cybersecurity firms, including Tenable, Dragos, Volexity, and Dark Web-ID, to design and develop secure and scalable digital products that enhance usability without compromising protection.

Established in 2002 and a proud member of the Inc. 5000 for ten consecutive years, Mindgrub has been at the forefront of digital transformations for organizations like Exelon, NASA, Wendy's, Home Depot, and Under Armour. From enterprise mobile and web development to secure platforms, AI-powered solutions, mixed reality environments, and more, our team blends advanced technology with human-centered design to solve complex challenges and drive business outcomes.

SOURCE Mindgrub Technologies