Call for Submissions: AI x Cyber Innovation Award 

Participation Rules

Sola Security is launching a dedicated Call for Security Teams designed to recognize innovation in cybersecurity operations, including advanced and practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The call invites security teams to submit examples of innovation in their security operations over the past year, including practical and impactful applications of AI. 

  1. General
    1. This Call for Participation (the “Call”) is initiated by Sola Security Ltd. (the “Company”).
    2. Participation in the Call is subject to these Participation Rules (the “Rules”) and constitutes full and unconditional acceptance thereof.
    3. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Call, in whole or in part, at any time and at its sole discretion.
  2. Purpose and Scope
    1. The purpose of the Call is to identify and promote innovative approaches, technologies, and practices within security and cybersecurity teams, including the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
    2. Submissions should demonstrate how innovation has been applied in practice during the past year, including operational, defensive, analytical, or strategic use cases, and may include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the overall solution.
  3. Eligibility
    1. The Call is open to security and cybersecurity teams from organizations, technology companies, startups, and other entities active in the cybersecurity ecosystem.
    2. Employees of the Company and members of the judging panel, as well as their immediate family members, are not eligible to participate.
    3. The Company reserves the right, at its discretion, to disqualify any submission that does not comply with these Rules or is deemed irrelevant to the purpose of the Call.
  4. Submission Requirements
    1. Participants shall submit their entry in the format, manner, and by the deadline specified by the Company.
    2. Each submission should include, at a minimum:
      • A description of the initiative 
      • The challenge addressed
      • The innovative elements of the solution
      • The impact or value generated
    3. Incomplete, late, or improperly submitted entries may be rejected at the Company’s discretion.
  5. Judging Panel and Selection Process
    1. Submissions will be reviewed by a judging panel consisting of 8-10 judges, including:
      • Three (3) or more Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
      • Two (2) or more representatives of industry investors or innovation leaders
      • One (1) or more representatives from the Company
    2. Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria including innovation, practical implementation, relevance to security operations, and overall value.
    3. The judging panel will select one (1) winning submission.
  6. Prize
    1. The winning team will receive:
      • A free one-year subscription to the Company’s platform (the “Prize” or the “Subscription”).
      • A recognition trophy
    2. The prize is non-transferable, non-assignable, and may not be redeemed for cash or any other alternative.
    3. The Subscription is granted subject to the Company’s then-current Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and any applicable acceptable use.
  7. Presentation and Publicity
    1. The winning team is expected to be presented on stage at Cybertech Global conference, expected to take place in late January 2026.
    2. The foregoing is subject to the conference format and circumstances beyond the Company’s reasonable control.
    3. By participating in the Call, participants grant the Company the right to use the name of the team, the organization’s name, and a general description of the submission for marketing, promotional, and public relations purposes, without additional compensation.
  8. Intellectual Property and Data Use
    1. All intellectual property rights in and to the submissions shall remain the sole property of the participants. Participation in the Call does not grant the Company any ownership rights in the participants’ intellectual property, except for the limited publicity rights expressly granted under these Rules.
    2. Participants shall not include confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information in their submissions and shall ensure that disclosure of the submitted materials does not violate any legal or contractual obligations.
    3. The Company may collect and use contact and professional details provided in connection with the Call (e.g., name, title, organization, email, phone) for the purpose of administering the Call, communicating with participants, conducting the review process (including sharing relevant information with the judging panel), awarding the Prize, and (for the winner) publicity and event participation. Processing and handling of personal information will be carried out in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy and subject to applicable law. By participating in the Call and providing personal information, participants acknowledge and consent to the Company’s Privacy Policy.
  9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
    1. Participation in the Call is voluntary and at the sole risk and responsibility of the participants.
    2. The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with participation in the Call.
  10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Rules shall be vested in the competent courts of Tel Aviv, Israel.

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