A Sentinel Blue series
#Ones2Watch
Every edition of our #Ones2Watch series in one place. Each list spotlights cybersecurity organizations that caught our team's attention for their technology, their mission, and the way they approach the work. Pick an edition below or scroll through them all.
Fall Edition
#Ones2Watch Fall 2025
Each October, as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Sentinel Blue highlights the companies shaping the future of cybersecurity. The 2025 list features organizations that stand out for their innovation, their impact, and their commitment to raising the bar for security across the industry.
From next-generation AI platforms to defenders of critical infrastructure, each company brings something distinctive to the field, whether that is a fresh approach to risk, a technology that changes the game, or an unwavering mission. We followed their journeys and were proud to shine a light on their progress.
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Shift5
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Trail of Bits
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Thinkst Canary
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Safing
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Nerdio
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Nebulock
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SixMap
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Kovrr
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Cycode
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GitGuardian
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Haleum
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ContraForce
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Blue Clarity
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Claroty
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Vanta
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Aembit
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Spektion
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Perygee
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DoControl
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Endor Labs
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Dataminr
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Prelude
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Horizon3.ai
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Nudge
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Pentera
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Karambit.AI
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Kestrel
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Darktrace
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One Concern
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IronCircle
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Spring Edition
#Ones2Watch Spring 2025
Our first spring edition spotlighted companies making bold moves in cybersecurity and beyond. These organizations went above and beyond in our estimation, setting new standards through innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and real-world impact.
Each one brought something distinct to the table. Some stood out for their technology, others for mission-driven leadership, a values-based culture, or a bold approach to the industry's toughest challenges. We followed their growth, celebrated their milestones, and recognized the difference they are making.
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Mission Critical
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Ultrapass Identity Corp
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Cyber Intell Solution
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Overwatch Data
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Horizon3.ai
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Factiverse
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Graphika
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Anno.Ai
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Shevirah, Inc
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Hunted Labs
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Black Kite
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Industrial Defender
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Menlo Security Inc.
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BreakPoint Labs
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Anycode
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Team Cymru
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Abstract Security
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Sealing Technologies
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Soteria Software
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Cyberspatial
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SafeBreach
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Clavister
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we45
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Cyberbit
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Airlock Digital
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Axonius Federal Systems
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Bastille
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Shift5
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Quokka
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Fall Edition
#Ones2Watch 2024
In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024, we spotlighted cybersecurity companies that truly impressed our team.
Each of these companies brings something unique to the industry, from innovative technology and strong values to inspiring company cultures and impactful missions. We followed their journeys, celebrated their milestones, and admired their advancements in cybersecurity.
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Cloudflare
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Fortress
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Black Hills Information Security
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Adept AI
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Zectonal
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DeNexus
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AvePoint
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Nemesis Global
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Prepared
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Veriti
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Dust Identity
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Wiz
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Hypori
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Corsha
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Intelligent Waves
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Black Mesa
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Red Queen Dynamics
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Island
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Spector Security
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Axonius
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Hunted Labs
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Orca Security
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Cohesity
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SpecterOps
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RangeForce
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Judy Security
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Rebellion Defense
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ZENDATA Cybersecurity
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Immersive Labs
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Hook Security
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Fall Edition
#Ones2Watch 2023
The list that started it all. In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023, Sentinel Blue launched #Ones2Watch to highlight cybersecurity firms that stood out to our team.
Each firm on the inaugural list is unique in its culture, mission, technology, and values. We identify with these firms in many ways, have followed their progress, celebrated their wins, and been impressed from afar by their innovative approaches.
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SentinelOne
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HUMAN
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Easy Dynamics Corp
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Qintel
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Jack Rhysider
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Airlock Digital
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Aquia
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Iron EagleX, Inc.
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Black Hills Information Security
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Space ISAC
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Huntress
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National Defense ISAC
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Admin By Request
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Karambit.AI
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AvePoint
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LimaCharlie
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Fleet Device Management
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Cooey Center of Excellence
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Cloudflare
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Sublime Security
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Tidal Cyber
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Nisos
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Immersive Labs
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EnCharge AI
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Microsoft
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Andrew Morgan
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Hack The Box
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runZero
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Anomali
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TryHackMe
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Series wrap-up
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We build every list from organizations our team follows and respects. If you know one that belongs on a future edition, we want to hear about it.