2025 SC Awards Finalists: Best Enterprise Security Solution

Enterprise IT teams struggle to keep up with patching, endpoint management, and compliance requirements, and that’s exactly where Action1 shines. Named a finalist for Best Enterprise Security Solution, the Action1 Platform provides a cloud-native, automated patch management system that enhances security without disrupting business operations. Cyberattacks frequently exploit unpatched vulnerabilities, making timely updates and proactive endpoint security critical to enterprise defense. Action1 simplifies this process with centralized visibility, real-time patch deployment, and compliance tracking, ensuring security teams stay ahead of emerging threats. Its scalability, ease of use, and automation-first approach have made it a game-changer in enterprise cybersecurity.

Few cybersecurity platforms have made as significant an impact on enterprise security as CrowdStrike Falcon®. As a Best Enterprise Security Solution finalist, Falcon stands out for its AI-powered threat intelligence, cloud-native architecture, and real-time endpoint protection. Unlike legacy security tools that rely on reactive measures, CrowdStrike Falcon® leverages behavioral AI and advanced analytics to detect, prevent, and respond to sophisticated cyberattacks before they escalate. Its proactive approach to cybersecurity has made it a preferred solution for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and large enterprises. Falcon’s ability to provide automated threat hunting, incident response, and zero-trust enforcement further cements its position as one of the most comprehensive security platforms in the industry.

Ransomware remains one of the most persistent and financially devastating cyber threats, and Halcyon has emerged as a leader in the fight against these attacks. The Halcyon Anti-Ransomware Platform has earned its place among the Best Enterprise Security Solution finalists for its advanced multi-layered defense system. Unlike traditional endpoint security solutions, Halcyon goes beyond detection and response, providing proactive attack disruption and recovery technology capabilities. Its platform is designed to identify, contain, and neutralize ransomware attacks before they can cause irreparable harm, offering enterprises a resilient security posture against evolving threats. With ransomware incidents continuing to escalate, Halcyon is proving to be an indispensable line of defense for organizations worldwide.

Cybercriminals increasingly target employees rather than infrastructure, making human-centric security a priority for enterprises. Proofpoint’s Human-centric Security Platform, a Best Enterprise Security Solution finalist, delivers comprehensive protection against social engineering attacks, phishing, and insider threats. Unlike traditional perimeter-based security, Proofpoint focuses on securing email, cloud applications, and user identities, ensuring that employees remain the strongest — not the weakest — link in enterprise security. With its AI-powered threat detection, advanced email security, and user risk assessments, Proofpoint equips enterprises with the intelligence and defense mechanisms needed to combat modern cyberthreats. In an era where business email compromise and credential theft are rampant, Proofpoint continues to be a leader in securing the human element of cybersecurity.

Data-driven security operations are the future, and Splunk, now part of Cisco, is at the forefront of this evolution. A finalist in the Best Enterprise Security Solution category, Splunk Enterprise Security delivers unmatched security intelligence by harnessing enterprise-wide data for real-time threat detection and response. Organizations today face a flood of security alerts and evolving attack vectors, making it increasingly difficult to identify genuine threats amidst the noise. Splunk solves this challenge by applying AI-powered analytics and machine learning to security data, allowing security teams to detect anomalies, automate responses, and enhance visibility across hybrid environments. With its seamless integration into Cisco’s security portfolio, Splunk continues to set the standard for next-generation security operations.