##### Press release # UpGuard Named One of Australia's Best Workplaces™ for 2025 by Great Place To Work® ##### [UpGuard Team](#) August 28, 2025 **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**](https://www.upguard.com). #### About Great Place to Work® Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. 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