The 20 Coolest Web, Email and Application Security Companies Of 2026: The Security 100

CRN’s 2026 Security 100 (web, email and application security) spotlights 20 vendors—including Abnormal AI, Akamai, Apiiro, Barracuda, Cloudflare, Contrast Security, F5, Ironscales, Island, Menlo Security, Mimecast, Orca, Proofpoint, Reflectiz, Salt Security, Snyk, Thales, Upwind, Veracode and Wiz—detailing recent advances such as AI security posture management, Firewall for AI, secure enterprise browsers, modern email/phishing defenses, runtime and API security, software supply chain protections, and cloud visibility/orchestration, aimed at helping organizations and partners counter rising AI-driven phishing, social engineering, and software vulnerability risks.