--- title: Intelligent Insurer Award Recipient 2026 description: IronGate named 2026 Incident Response Provider of the Year by Intelligent Insurer. 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In addition, IronGate was recognized as **Runner-Up for Cyber Security Consulting Services Provider of the Year**, further reinforcing its rapid ascent and impact within the cyber insurance ecosystem. The Intelligent Insurer Cyber Insurance Awards USA celebrate excellence and innovation across the cyber insurance and cybersecurity industries, recognizing organizations that deliver measurable value to insurers, brokers, and policyholders. Judges praised IronGate’s continued momentum and commitment to operational excellence, noting: > *“Strong submission and testimonials showing impressive growth over the last 2.5 years while maintaining good service levels. IronGate has continued to innovate in this space since their origin and has established a well-recognized reputation, sharing data well and offering an expanding set of resources.”*   In the Cyber Security Consulting Services category, judges further highlighted IronGate’s differentiated approach: > *“IronGate has done very well to establish themselves as a leader in the market in a short time. They are a value-added partner who can provide clients with services both pre- and post-breach, including quick pen-testing and other tools that can enhance the underwriting experience.”*   These recognitions underscore IronGate’s dual focus on incident response readiness and execution, as well as proactive security services that support underwriting, risk reduction, and resilience across the insurance lifecycle. Steve Ramey, Co-Founder of IronGate Cybersecurity, commented: > *“This recognition is an incredible milestone for IronGate. It reflects the dedication of our team and the strength of our brand, built around putting clients and partners first. We’re proud of the impact we’re making and energized to keep raising the standard for what cyber response and readiness should look like.”*   IronGate’s continued growth is driven by its structured approach to cyber operations, combining rapid response capabilities with data-driven insights and scalable service delivery models tailored to insurers and enterprise clients alike. ###### For a full list of award winners, visit: [https://iiawards.newton.media/cyberinsuranceawardsusa2026/en/page/2026-winners](https://iiawards.newton.media/cyberinsuranceawardsusa2026/en/page/2026-winners) ###### Learn more about the awards: [https://iiawards.newton.media/cyberinsuranceawardsusa2026/en/page/home](https://iiawards.newton.media/cyberinsuranceawardsusa2026/en/page/home) ###### Follow Intelligent Insurer on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-insurer/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-insurer/)   ##### About IronGate Cybersecurity LLC IronGate Cybersecurity is a cybersecurity firm specializing in incident response, cyber risk management, and proactive security services. Serving insurers, brokers, and enterprise clients, IronGate delivers rapid, high-quality response capabilities alongside pre-breach services designed to reduce risk and improve resilience. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, operational discipline, and commitment to client-first outcomes. 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