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September 12, 2023
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November 5, 2025

Obsidian Security Receives the 2023 SINET16 Innovator Award

FARAH IYER

SINET, a leading body in cybersecurity innovation, has named Obsidian Security a winner of its annual SINET16 Innovators Award.

This recognition celebrates companies at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, leveraging technology-driven solutions to tackle cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Obsidian Security is among 16 winners chosen from a pool of 195 global applicants. This selection followed a thorough evaluation process led by 115 security experts spanning various sectors, including government agencies, risk management, venture capital, and investment banking.

This achievement reflects Obsidian Security’s mission to build best-in-class solutions for addressing SaaS security.

Obsidian’s approach to SaaS security

In a world where users, data sources, and applications are scattered, a different approach is required. This approach must be purpose-built for SaaS, the needs of the modern enterprise, and adaptable to the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Obsidian stands by an approach built on these three pillars:

Our all-in-one platform offers a comprehensive solution for SaaS security and compliance needs. These essential product pillars interact and inform each other, providing the industry’s most complete and powerful defense mechanism for SaaS.

“We’re honored by SINET’s recognition of our innovation and commitment to building a best-in-class solution set for SaaS security. We’re no strangers to the mounting challenges that arise in a cloud-first world,” says Glenn Chisholm, co-founder and CPO of Obsidian Security. “We’re laser-focused on continuously evolving our product and delivering cutting-edge solutions that help enterprises safeguard their SaaS environments.”

For a complimentary risk assessment of your SaaS environment, contact us here.

And, if you’re looking to join a team shaping the future of cybersecurity, we’re hiring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the SINET16 Innovator Award and why is it significant for Obsidian Security?

The SINET16 Innovator Award is an annual recognition by SINET, an organization known for spotlighting leading-edge cybersecurity companies worldwide. Obsidian Security being named one of 16 winners from 195 global applicants underscores its leadership and innovation in developing advanced SaaS security solutions, validated by an evaluation process involving over 100 security experts across multiple industries.

How does Obsidian Security address SaaS security challenges differently from traditional security solutions?

Obsidian Security employs a purpose-built strategy focused specifically on the unique risks and complexities of SaaS environments. Its approach integrates posture management, advanced threat mitigation, and integration risk management, ensuring rapid compliance, real-time threat detection, and a significant reduction in the SaaS attack surface.

What are the key pillars of Obsidian Security’s platform recognized by the SINET16 award?

Obsidian Security's platform is built on three main pillars: SaaS posture management (ensuring internal standards and compliance), threat mitigation (preventing breaches and accelerating incident response), and integration risk management (minimizing risks from third-party SaaS integrations). These pillars work together to deliver a comprehensive and adaptive SaaS security solution.

How does Obsidian Security help organizations achieve rapid SaaS compliance and reduce audit costs?

Through its SaaS posture management capabilities, Obsidian Security streamlines the compliance process by elevating internal security standards and automating key controls. This reduces the time and resources required for audits and helps organizations meet regulatory requirements efficiently.

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