GitGuardian was honored as the 2021 winner of the FIC Cybersecurity Start-up of the Year Award, a recognition given by the International Cybersecurity Forum to foster innovation in the cybersecurity sector. Out of 52 nominees, GitGuardian stood out among 11 finalists, evaluated by a jury led by Zeina Zakhour from ATOS, for its innovative secret detection solution which addresses significant market challenges. The award acknowledges GitGuardian’s maturity and economic viability, positioning it alongside previous winners like Alsid and Sqreen. The FIC event, a key cybersecurity forum in Europe, combines a trade show and summit, and this year it hosted 40 startups, highlighting the importance of collaboration between global players and startups in advancing digital security. GitGuardian's CEO, Jeremy Thomas, expressed pride in the award, noting plans to expand the company’s international presence and revenue, particularly in Europe, as the region matures in software development security.