SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – The 2025 Innovate Cybersecurity Summit proudly named Koi the winner of its prestigious “Most Innovative Technology” award, recognizing the company’s forward-thinking approach to endpoint security and its ongoing contributions to the cybersecurity industry.
The award was presented during the three-day event held October 5th to 7th at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, where top CISOs and cybersecurity executives from across the country gathered to collaborate, connect, and celebrate industry solution advancements.
Recognizing Industry Innovation
This year’s finalists Concentric AI, BlinkOps, and Adaptive Security, each showcasing cutting-edge solutions addressing today’s most complex security challenges. After votes from over 130 CISOs, Koi earned top distinction for its AI-driven platforms that surfaces blind spots traditional tools miss – helping security teams detect risks early, enforce policy, and protect endpoints without slowing innovation.
Itay Kruk, Co-founder and CPO at Koi, expressed gratitude for the recognition:
“We’re honored to be recognized as the Most Innovative Technology at the Innovate Cybersecurity Summit. The fact that this recognition comes directly from CISOs who are facing today’s endpoint security challenges firsthand makes it especially meaningful. Over 130 CISOs took part in the voting, and it’s incredible to see Koi selected among so many great companies. Thank you to Innovate for the recognition and to the security leaders who put their trust in our product. We’ll keep pushing to deliver an innovative and loved product to our customers.”
Chuck Markarian, CISO from PACCAR and a leading member on the Innovate Advisory Board, highlighted the importance of the award and their solution:
“Innovate Cybersecurity’s Most Innovative Technology award was proudly presented to Koi, with Concentric AI and BlinkOps also recognized as standout runners-up. Their work represents the kind of strategic, outcomes-driven innovation our industry needs, backed by the execution our community values. It’s truly inspiring to see such transformative solutions leading the charge. Congratulations to Koi on being voted most innovative by over 130 leading CISOs from a field of 80+ technologies.”
A Commitment to Elevating Cybersecurity Excellence
Innovate Cybersecurity remains dedicated to spotlighting transformative technologies, fostering meaningful dialogue, and promoting excellence within the cybersecurity community. Companies like Koi, Concentric AI, BlinkOPS, and Adaptive Security exemplify groundbreaking innovation and collaboration, driving the industry forward.