Kasada Honored as “E-Commerce Security Solution of the Year” in 2025 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards
In a testament to its groundbreaking innovation in cybersecurity, Kasada, a trusted provider of advanced bot defense solutions for the world’s most targeted brands, has been named the “e-Commerce Security Solution of the Year” in the prestigious 9th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The awards program is globally recognized for honoring cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of cybersecurity. This year’s competition drew thousands of nominations from over 20 countries, spanning startups to multinational enterprises, making Kasada’s recognition all the more remarkable.
A New Era of Bot Defense
Kasada is revolutionizing how e-commerce and digital businesses combat automated threats. The platform offers robust protection against some of the most damaging attacks targeting online businesses today, including account takeover attempts, fake account creation, checkout fraud, web scraping, API abuse, and even threats targeting large language models (LLMs). By safeguarding over $150 billion in annual e-commerce transactions, Kasada not only reduces fraud but also lowers infrastructure costs, enhances site performance, and improves the overall customer experience.
What sets Kasada apart is its fundamentally different approach to stopping bots. Instead of relying on traditional rules-based systems or risk scores, Kasada targets the automation itself. Its invisible sensors collect hidden traces of automation within client interactions, which are then verified through proof of execution to expose bypass attempts. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) trained on trillions of bot interactions, Kasada detects automated session behavior and anticipates future attack methods. The result is durable, real-time protection that eliminates the need for cumbersome CAPTCHAs, ensuring a seamless experience for genuine users.
Staying Ahead of Emerging Threats
Kasada’s proactive approach extends beyond its technology. The company’s dedicated Threat Intelligence Team, known as KasadaIQ, actively monitors underground criminal marketplaces and fraud-as-a-service communities. This allows Kasada to stay ahead of attackers by gathering actionable intelligence and deploying active defenses within minutes—without requiring code changes or software updates. This rapid response capability ensures that customers are always protected against the latest threats, no matter how quickly attackers evolve their tactics.
“AI and bots are outpacing traditional defenses,” said Sam Crowther, CEO and Founder of Kasada. “Attackers use AI-generated scripts, residential proxy networks, and bots-as-a-service to overwhelm outdated tools. Kasada flips the script on these attacks, making them unviable. Our customers see immediate impact: many achieve over 90% reduction in bad bot traffic, higher conversion rates, and lower operational costs.”
Redefining Cybersecurity Excellence
The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards were established to celebrate excellence and spotlight transformative innovations driving the global cybersecurity industry forward. Covering a wide array of categories—including Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Mobile Security, Application Security, and Identity Management—the program highlights solutions and organizations that are redefining how we protect the digital world.
This year’s awards attracted thousands of nominations from around the globe, showcasing the diversity and dynamism of the cybersecurity landscape. The winners represent the forefront of technological advancement, delivering next-generation protection and resilience in an era of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
“The fastest-evolving threat today is malicious automation at its source, but reactive tools and outdated defenses simply can’t keep up,” said Steve Johansson, Managing Director of CyberSecurity Breakthrough. “Kasada confronts modern bot attacks with a bold architectural shift—detecting automation itself, in real time, at the application layer. Their approach breaks the cat-and-mouse cycle while eliminating friction for legitimate users. We’re thrilled to award Kasada with ‘e-Commerce Security Solution of the Year.’”
Transforming the E-Commerce Landscape
For e-commerce businesses, the stakes have never been higher. Automated threats not only undermine trust and security but also directly impact revenue, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation. Traditional defenses often fall short because they rely on static rules or probabilistic scoring, leaving gaps that sophisticated bots can exploit. Kasada addresses this challenge head-on by focusing on the root cause: the automation itself.
By detecting and neutralizing bots in real time, Kasada empowers businesses to operate with confidence in an increasingly hostile digital environment. Customers using Kasada report significant improvements across key metrics, including reduced fraud rates, increased conversion rates, and enhanced site performance. These benefits extend beyond e-commerce to industries such as financial services, travel, media, and gaming, where automation-driven attacks pose a growing threat.
A Bold Vision for the Future
Kasada’s recognition as “e-Commerce Security Solution of the Year” underscores its leadership in addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing digital businesses today. As AI-powered bots become more advanced and pervasive, the need for innovative, adaptive defenses has never been greater. Kasada’s unique approach—combining real-time detection, AI-driven insights, and proactive threat intelligence—positions it as a pioneer in the fight against malicious automation.
About Kasada
Kasada has developed a radical approach to defeating automated cyber threats based on its unmatched understanding of the human minds behind them. The Kasada platform overcomes the shortcomings of traditional bot management to provide immediate and enduring protection for web, mobile, and API channels. Its invisible, dynamic defenses provide a seamless user experience and eliminate the need for ineffective, annoying CAPTCHAs. Our team handles the bots so clients have freedom to focus on growing their businesses, not defending it. Kasada is based in New York and Sydney, with hubs in Melbourne, Boston, San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit https://www.kasada.io and follow on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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.
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