/PRNewswire/ — Independent cybersecurity testing authority AV-Comparatives has been awarded the top prize in the “Technical Innovation” category at the “Tiroler Innovationspreis” 2025, underlining its role in advancing digital security in Europe.
A breakthrough for IoT security standards
Jan Brilke, CEO of AV-Comparatives and Prof. Dr. Pascal Schöttle, Head of JR Centre for Security Analysis of IoT devices at MCI celebrate the award.
With its entry, AV-Comparatives introduced Europe’s first scalable IoT testing and certification platform. Together with academics from MCI Innsbruck, they developed a robust, automated system designed to assess the cyber resilience of connected devices, in compliance with future EU legislation.
The platform enables manufacturers and suppliers to test large quantities of IoT products efficiently, generating normative and reproducible security assessments, a critical step in creating safer homes, buildings, and even smart cities.
World relevance born in Tyrol
The jury’s ruling highlights the technological excellence of AV-Comparatives and its strategic relevance for the European and global technological landscape. In the face of the global escalation of cyber threats, a reliable and scalable testing and certification mechanism offers concrete added value to consumers seeking secure connected devices, manufacturers striving to comply with regulatory standards, as well as public entities and critical infrastructures.
By recognizing AV-Comparatives, the 25-year-old Tiroler Innovationspreis sends a clear message: digital security is not an afterthought, but a fundamental pillar of modern innovation. Therefore, AV-Comparatives’ achievement not only reinforces its reputation as a global benchmark in independent security testing, but also contributes to positioning Tirol as a resilient and forward-thinking technology center.
“For us, critical infrastructure starts at home. This award is a great honor and recognition of our continued commitment to research and innovation. Together with our partners, we are proud to contribute to a more secure digital world,” said Jan Brilke, CEO of AV-Comparatives.
About AV–Comparatives
AV–Comparatives is recognized globally as an independent and scientifically rigorous evaluator of cybersecurity solutions. Its mission is to provide unbiased, data-driven security assessments to help organizations and consumers make informed decisions in an increasingly connected world.
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