In compiling the list, Security Buyer considered a broad range of impact. That includes technological influence across areas such as access control, video surveillance, identity, interoperability, intelligent security systems and cyber-physical resilience. It also includes social and professional influence: those using their platforms to advocate for better practice, support frontline workers, champion inclusion, mentor others and improve the way the industry develops its people.
The final Power25 reflects the breadth of the modern security landscape. It includes manufacturer leaders, association figures, consultants, campaigners, public safety advocates, cyber specialists, end-user voices, standards pioneers and those working to improve the industry from within.
Some are already widely known across the sector. On the other hand, others represent newer, emerging or more specialist areas of influence. As a result, all have earned their place through meaningful contribution.
2026 Power25 Official List
Figen Murray OBE
Leigh Turner
Danny Chan
Satia Rai
Dmitri Alperovitch
Bonnie Butlin
Confidence Staveley
Dr Orlando Mardner
Farah Benis
Ray Mauritsson
Marie Diane Tyler
Don Erickson
Brindha McDonald
Mike Hurst
Jane Frankland MBE
Sumaiyah Alotaibi
Yolanda Hamblen
Björn Lidefelt
Kichul Kim
Leo Levit
Francesca Boeris
Ewa Pigna
Rasheed Alzahrani
Bruce Schneier
Charlotte Wigg