Finite State Wins Cybersecurity Stars Award for Firmware Security Leadership

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 18, 2026 – Finite State, a leader in product security and software supply chain risk management, today announced it has been named the winner in the Firmware Security & Vulnerability Analysis category in the 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards from The Hacker News.

The award recognizes Finite State's leadership in helping manufacturers and product security teams understand, secure, and prove the integrity of the software running inside connected products. Through deep analysis of firmware, binaries, and source code, Finite State helps organizations identify risk, automate compliance efforts, and maintain continuous visibility into their software supply chain.

"We're delighted to recognize Finite State as the winner of the Firmware Security & Vulnerability Analysis award in the 2026 Cybersecurity Stars Awards. Finite State has built a platform that analyzes firmware, binaries, and source code to help teams understand what's actually running on their devices and document it for compliance. Their work brings together tools that many organizations have struggled to connect, and that kind of practical contribution to the field deserves real recognition." – The Hacker News Cybersecurity Stars Awards Team

Software transparency and product security regulations continue to evolve, putting organizations under increasing pressure to demonstrate that the products they ship are secure and compliant. Finite State's AI-native Product Security OS for connected devices helps teams move beyond point-in-time assessments by creating a continuous system of record grounded in deployed software.

"As connected devices become more complex and regulatory scrutiny increases, organizations need visibility into what they're actually shipping," said Matt Wyckhouse, CEO of Finite State. "We're honored to be recognized by The Hacker News for helping product security teams cut through the noise, focus on real risk, and build trust in the software powering today's connected world."

To see how Finite State analyzes shipped software and turns it into audit-ready evidence, request a demo or explore the platform.

About Finite State

Finite State empowers device OEMs to ship securely while enabling engineering teams to move at the speed of AI, immediately transforming product artifacts into audit-ready assurance through a single automated workflow. Leveraging deep binary analysis and AI-native execution, the platform unifies code, compiled components, and firmware in minutes – connecting security design with deployed software. By continuously generating SBOMs, VEX, and signed compliance packages, Finite State enables connected device companies across industries such as medical devices and automotive to meet evolving regulations, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and deliver continuous compliance at speed. Learn more at https://finitestate.io/