UpGuard Ranked #1 for Third Party and Supplier Risk Management

Named Top 100 Software Company in G2 2026 Best Software Awards

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:37pm

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UpGuard, a leader in cybersecurity and risk management, has been recognized by G2 as a winner in its 2026 Best Software Awards, ranking in the top 100 Best Global Software Companies out of 4000 eligible companies. The company also earned high rankings in G2's lists for Best Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Products and Best Security Software Products. Additionally, UpGuard was named a leader in the Third Party and Supplier Risk Management category for the 15th consecutive quarter.

Why it matters

These awards and rankings from G2 demonstrate UpGuard's strong customer satisfaction and leadership in the cybersecurity and risk management space. As organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors and suppliers, effective third-party risk management has become critical. UpGuard's recognition highlights its ability to help security teams manage cyber risk with confidence and efficiency.

The details

UpGuard earned these distinctions based on strong customer satisfaction from security professionals. Among G2-verified reviewers, UpGuard has 98 percent four or five-star customer ratings and 94 percent approval on product direction. UpGuard's AI-powered Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform processes more than 100 billion risk signals every day, unifying the fragmented cybersecurity landscape by correlating risk across areas like Vendor Risk, Breach Risk, User Risk, Trust Exchange, and Risk Automations.

  • UpGuard has been named a leader in the Third Party and Supplier Risk Management category for 15 consecutive quarters.

The players

UpGuard

A leader in cybersecurity and risk management, providing an AI-powered platform for Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM).

G2

The world's largest and most trusted data source for B2B software, which determines its Best Software Awards based on verified user reviews and market presence data.

Kaushik Sen

The Chief Marketing Officer at UpGuard.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud to be recognized in G2's Best Software Awards and to hold the number one position in Third-Party and Supplier Risk Management for fifteen consecutive quarters. G2 rankings are determined entirely by verified reviews from security professionals, which makes this the most meaningful validation we can earn. Security teams choose UpGuard because it's fast to deploy, intuitive to use, and delivers measurable risk reduction. That's what fifteen quarters of leadership reflects.”

— Kaushik Sen, CMO at UpGuard

“UpGuard gives me a single place to see the real risk picture without having to chase vendors for information. The automated questionnaires, security ratings, and continuous monitoring make third party reviews smoother and a lot more consistent. It saves time, keeps everything organized, and brings clarity to conversations that used to be non-existent.”

— Security Program Specialist, Insurance

“[UpGuard] has become an essential part of our cybersecurity and vendor risk management processes. The platform strikes the perfect balance between ease of use and depth of insight — we can quickly assess our own security posture and that of our vendors, track improvements over time, and demonstrate our security maturity to clients with confidence.”

— Security and AI Expert, Financial Services

What’s next

UpGuard plans to continue investing in its AI-powered Cyber Risk Posture Management platform to further enhance its capabilities and help more organizations effectively manage third-party and supplier risk.

The takeaway

UpGuard's recognition as a leader in third-party and supplier risk management, as well as a top global software company, underscores the growing importance of comprehensive cybersecurity and risk management solutions. As organizations increasingly rely on complex supply chains and third-party vendors, tools like UpGuard's CRPM platform will be essential for security teams to gain visibility, reduce risk, and demonstrate security maturity.