Recognizing Trust-First Security Practices Forrester Research has announced the official opening of the nomination process for its 2026 Security and Risk Enterprise Leadership Awards. Forrester Research is a globally recognized independent research and advisory firm, whose stock trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker "FORR". These awards aim to honor organizations that embody Forrester's core concept of the "Trust Imperative," building secure and trustworthy relationships with customers, employees, and partners. The awards also recognize enterprises that utilize Forrester's AEGIS framework to proactively assess and mitigate risks from emerging technologies like agentic AI, transforming AI security from a compliance exercise into a strategic trust enabler. Global Organizations Are Eligible The awards are open to public and private institutions worldwide with 1,000 or more employees. Judging will be based on four key dimensions: delivering secure, private, and resilient customer products and experiences; establishing practices that both protect the company and enable employee success; implementing governance, identity, and operational controls that make AI systems safe, transparent, and reliable; and fostering a trusted partner ecosystem that inspires innovation. Selection Criteria and Nomination Process Stephanie Balaouras, Vice President and Group Research Director at Forrester Research, stated that rapid technological advancement and geopolitical uncertainty continue to disrupt the threat landscape. The awards are designed to honor organizations that transform security, privacy, and risk management from compliance functions into strategic capabilities for building trust and driving business success. She encourages companies that have cultivated a culture where risk management fuels growth to participate. Interested organizations can review the full award criteria and submit applications via the Forrester Research website. The submission deadline is June 29, 2026. The final list of winners will be announced in advance of the Forrester Security & Risk Forum in Washington, D.C., scheduled for November 9-10, 2026, where the recipients will be formally recognized.