aisecurity.llc
Sponsor the Report
Support the category-defining The State of AI Security Engineering Report 2026 with measured, transparent sponsor placement.
Sponsorship
Sponsor packages built for visibility, integrity, and audience alignment
We offer sponsor packages for category ownership, section placement, launch activation, and vertical briefing. Every package is designed so commercial support is visible while research independence remains protected.
- ✔️ Clear, disclosed sponsor placement without editorial influence
- ✔️ Package options for flagship positioning, event activation, and vertical market alignment
- ✔️ Built for AI security audiences, hiring leaders, and vendor GTM stories
Independence
Research remains editorially independent
Sponsor support is clearly labeled. It does not affect research methodology, scoring rules, findings, chart outputs, or claim-readiness decisions.
Platinum Category Sponsor
AI security training/lab platforms, AI security posture vendors, major AppSec vendors, cloud security vendors.
$50K–$150K
Flagship category alignment for sponsors who want premium placement, exclusive positioning, and measurable launch impact.
- Flagship category placement in the report and website
- Premium sponsor placement in launch assets
- Executive webinar or briefing activation
Gold Section Sponsor
AI governance vendors, LLM red-team providers, model risk platforms, talent platforms, consultancies.
$20K–$60K
Section-level visibility with report placement, co-marketing support, and launch activation for category-relevant sponsors.
- Section sponsor placement in the report
- Report and landing page logo placement
- Panel or webinar participation
Silver Supporting Sponsor
Early AI security startups, boutique consultancies, recruiting firms, community partners.
$7.5K–$20K
Supporting sponsor visibility for teams that want branded presence and report distribution support without a full launch bundle.
- Supporting sponsor listing
- Sponsor directory placement
- Social thank-you post
Founding Sponsor
Early ecosystem supporters, advisory partners, investor-facing platforms, and category builders.
$10K–$50K
Launch support for sponsors that want founding alignment, early access, and community positioning.
- Founding sponsor badge
- Launch page placement
- Early access briefing
Webinar Sponsor
Teams focused on event activation, audience education, demand generation, and category conversation.
$5K–$20K
Event activation for sponsors that want a live briefing, expert panel, or launch webinar tied to the report.
- Live webinar or briefing sponsorship
- Event promotion across report channels
- Sponsor introduction and narrative placement
Vertical Brief Sponsor
Cloud, SaaS, financial services, healthcare, government, and consultancy sponsors seeking industry-specific narrative alignment.
$15K–$75K
Vertical briefs tailor the report narrative to a specific industry or GTM audience while preserving independence.
- Vertical brief PDF and landing page
- Vertical chart pack
- Private sponsor briefing
Compare
How the packages differ
| Platinum Category Sponsor | Gold Section Sponsor | Silver Supporting Sponsor | Founding Sponsor | Webinar Sponsor | Vertical Brief Sponsor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | $50K–$150K | $20K–$60K | $7.5K–$20K | $10K–$50K | $5K–$20K | $15K–$75K |
| Best fit | AI security training/lab platforms, AI security posture vendors, major AppSec vendors, cloud security vendors. | AI governance vendors, LLM red-team providers, model risk platforms, talent platforms, consultancies. | Early AI security startups, boutique consultancies, recruiting firms, community partners. | Early ecosystem supporters, advisory partners, investor-facing platforms, and category builders. | Teams focused on event activation, audience education, demand generation, and category conversation. | Cloud, SaaS, financial services, healthcare, government, and consultancy sponsors seeking industry-specific narrative alignment. |
| Core deliverables | Flagship category placement in the report and website • Premium sponsor placement in launch assets • Executive webinar or briefing activation • Co-branded thought leadership asset • Private benchmark session option | Section sponsor placement in the report • Report and landing page logo placement • Panel or webinar participation • Co-marketing social package | Supporting sponsor listing • Sponsor directory placement • Social thank-you post • Report distribution package | Founding sponsor badge • Launch page placement • Early access briefing • Founding sponsor social package | Live webinar or briefing sponsorship • Event promotion across report channels • Sponsor introduction and narrative placement • Post-event audience recap | Vertical brief PDF and landing page • Vertical chart pack • Private sponsor briefing • Optional webinar or industry conversation asset |
| Success metrics | Qualified sponsor conversations generated • Category share-of-voice during launch window • Webinar registration and attendance quality • Executive briefing participation • Sponsor asset engagement | Report placement visibility • Landing page traffic attributable to sponsor promotion • Co-marketing engagement • Webinar or panel interactions | Branded visibility in the sponsor directory • Social amplification for supporting partners • Distribution reach from report assets | Founding supporter recognition • Early access engagement • Launch audience impressions • Community signal for category leadership | Webinar registrations • Attendee quality • Post-event engagement • Lead and follow-up conversations | Vertical audience engagement • Executive briefing participation • Vertical report downloads • Sponsor positioning in a target industry |
| Exclusions | Control over methodology • Control over findings • Control over chart outputs • Control over claim-readiness labels • Product ranking or endorsement | Category ownership claims • Direct editorial control • Research methodology influence • Guarantees on lead volume | Premium launch placement • Webinar activation • Category ownership claims • Executive briefing inclusion | Editorial control • Guarantees on report findings • Detailed product endorsement • Research methodology influence | Report-level category placement • Long-term research ownership • Guarantees on demand volume | Broad category ownership claims • Control over research conclusions • Product endorsements • Guarantees on vertical demand volume |
FAQ
Common sponsor questions
What is the difference between Platinum and Gold sponsorship?
Platinum is category ownership with flagship placement, private executive briefing, and premium launch positioning. Gold is section-level visibility with report placement, co-marketing, and activation support without the flagship category tie.
Can we sponsor multiple packages or bundle activations?
Yes. We recommend starting with a single package that fits your budget and audience, then layering webinar or vertical brief activations if you want deeper market coverage. Bundles are available for launch windows and co-marketing programs.
What if we want editorial independence and transparency?
Sponsor support is clearly labeled and does not influence methodology, scoring, findings, chart outputs, or editorial conclusions. We separate commercial placement from research content by design.
Can we customize a package for a specific vertical or use case?
Yes. The Vertical Brief Sponsor is designed for industry-specific alignment, and Platinum sponsors can add vertical or skills validation tie-ins to create a custom bundle.
What is the timeline for package delivery?
Most sponsor packages are onboarded within four weeks. We define a clear delivery schedule at kickoff, with milestones for message alignment, creative approval, launch sequencing, and post-launch analytics.
Next step
Ready to sponsor with clarity and scale?
Email sponsorships@seceng.ai to request a package brief, custom proposal, or launch window availability.