(NOTE: This story was originally posted to CRN.com July 10.)

Startups In A Busy Space

Looking for upstart cybersecurity vendors with unique offerings? The cybersecurity startup space is as vibrant as ever, as the security market continues to grow and new markets start to emerge. But as customers look to wade through the noise of security startups and become more selective about their security purchases. CRN has identified 10 startups that have stood out from the crowd so far this year, with new funding, technology or key executive wins. The companies on this list include startups that solve challenges around IoT, the cloud, application security, user identification and more. As we get ready for the second half of the year, here are the 10 startups that made their mark so far in 2017.