The winners of the 2026 Benelux Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been announced.
The Benelux OSPAs recognise and celebrate exceptional performance, innovation and leadership across the security sector. This year’s awards once again highlighted the outstanding talent, dedication and professionalism of individuals and organisations helping to shape and advance security excellence across Benelux.
Winners across two categories will now have the opportunity to represent Benelux at the 3rd Global OSPAs in 2027, automatically qualifying for international recognition on the global stage. In addition, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be formally inducted into the Security Hall of Fame, recognising their enduring contribution and impact on the security profession.
2026 Benelux Award Winners:
Outstanding New Security Product
Autonomous SOC Platform for the Full Attack Lifecycle – Imperum
Imperum’s Autonomous SOC Platform transforms security operations by combining governed AI agents, automated investigation, threat intelligence and exposure management to address the full attack lifecycle while maintaining human control. Judges highlighted its comprehensive and innovative approach to tackling SOC staffing shortages, reducing operational costs and optimising existing technology while keeping human oversight central.
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Ivan Badzek – Amazon Worldwide Operations Security
Ivan Badzek is a Program Manager at Amazon Worldwide Operations Security, leading technology integration, strategic programmes and AI initiatives. A former military officer and ASIS Certified Protection Professional, he has delivered significant organisational improvements, including establishing Amazon’s first Global Innovation Challenge and standardised security project intake process. His initiatives have generated measurable efficiencies, strengthened security operations and embedded innovation into global organisational strategy.
Lifetime Achievement
Harry de Jong
Harry de Jong has spent almost five decades advancing security across the Netherlands and Belgium, combining experience in policing, corporate security and entrepreneurship with innovative approaches to fraud investigations, technology and public-private partnerships. Judges highlighted his lasting contribution to the security profession, recognising his practical, intelligence-led approach to managing risk while enabling people to live as normally as possible, alongside his constructive leadership and commitment to developing future generations.
The event organisers extend their appreciation to all supporting associations and distinguished judges whose commitment and collaboration continue to make the Benelux OSPAs a success.
