WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IronCircle, the AI-powered cybersecurity workforce company, has been named 2025 Security Training Platform of the Year in the 9th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The program recognizes the most innovative companies and technologies driving progress across the global cybersecurity industry.
The award highlights IronCircle’s continued leadership in advancing cybersecurity education through adaptive, hands-on, and AI-driven learning experiences that prepare a resilient workforce for the challenges of an evolving threat landscape.
“From the beginning, we set out to build a platform that mirrors the reality of cybersecurity operations,” said Ilan Mindel, IronCircle’s Chief Technology Officer. “Every simulation, scenario, and AI interaction is designed to replicate what cybersecurity professionals face in the field, giving learners the confidence and reflexes to perform when it matters most.”
“Cybersecurity is not learned through lectures or multiple choice tests; it is learned through experience,” said Mike Passaro, VP of Product at IronCircle. “This award recognizes our commitment to creating training that mirrors real-world pressure and unpredictability through hands-on, adaptive, and immersive learning that prepares professionals for the front lines of cyber defense.”
The selection reflects IronCircle’s unique ability to combine human expertise with AI-driven adaptability, helping universities, enterprises, and individuals build real-world cybersecurity readiness at scale.
“IronCircle delivers the first AI-native platform purpose-built to close the cyber talent gap and prepare the workforce for the AI-powered threat era,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, CyberSecurity Breakthrough. “IronCircle is shaping the future of the cyber workforce with an intelligent, scalable, and immersive AI-powered platform that transforms individuals into resilient and highly skilled professionals. IronCircle redefines how professionals and organizations prepare for today’s evolving threat environment.”
About IronCircle
IronCircle is the leading AI-powered cybersecurity workforce platform for individuals, universities, and enterprise organizations. IronCircle is developed from the ground up with AI at its core. The platform provides an adaptive, hands-on proving ground that reflects the speed and complexity of today’s evolving threat landscape. It features immersive AI experiences designed to close critical gaps and build resilient cybersecurity teams. Through a unified platform experience, we ensure that every individual and workforce is ready for “what’s next.” Headquartered in Washington, D.C., IronCircle is trusted by the world’s top organizations and universities, including the leading technology investor in North America, Francisco Partners, and the cyber investment juggernaut NightDragon.
IronCircle. Forging Cyber Futures.
Learn more at www.IronCircle.com
About CyberSecurity Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in information security and cybersecurity technology companies, products and people. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough information security companies and products in categories including Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Mobile Security, Web and Email Security, UTM, Firewall and more. For more information visit CyberSecurityBreakthrough.com.
Media Contact:
IronCircle PR
[email protected]
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ironcircle-wins-2025-cybersecurity-training-platform-of-the-year-302579164.html
SOURCE IronCircle
