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UpGuard Named One of Australia's Best Workplaces™ for 2025 by Great Place To Work®

Sydney, Australia – August 27, 2025 – UpGuard, a leading cybersecurity and risk management platform, has been recognized as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for 2025 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. UpGuard was ranked 21st in the medium-sized business category and was named the 8th best medium-sized tech business in Australia.

This year’s recognition marks a significant milestone for UpGuard, which climbed from its 2024 ranking of 22nd in the small-sized business category. The company also improved its standing among tech companies, moving up from its position as the 10th best small tech business in Australia last year.

The list, which recognizes 100 organizations with outstanding workplace cultures, is based on confidential employee feedback and a detailed analysis of organizational culture. This data-driven approach ensures that the companies on the list have a genuine commitment to creating an environment where employees thrive and performance follows.

"Recognition as a Best Workplace is a reflection of what makes UpGuard unique. Complex problems and global impact may define our business, but it’s the way our people listen, challenge, celebrate, and stand by one another that defines our culture," said Marcus Waterreus, Vice President, People at UpGuard. "To be recognized not just in Australia, but also in the UK and Philippines this year, highlights that our culture is consistent, inclusive, and deeply valued wherever we operate."

About UpGuard

Founded in 2012, UpGuard is a cybersecurity and risk management platform that helps organizations protect their data and reputation by preventing cyber breaches. The company's platform provides a centralized, actionable view of cyber risk across an organization's vendors, attack surface, and workforce. Trusted by thousands of companies, UpGuard's platform is designed to help security teams manage cyber risk with confidence and efficiency. To learn more, visit www.upguard.com.

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust.

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