In 2024 Prof von Solms was rated as no 5 world wide for his research in Information and Cyber Security. This ranking by ScholarGPS reflects the significant impact and breadth of his research over the decades.

In 2024 The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) awarded it highest Award, the Isaac L Auerbach Award, to Prof von Solms for his lifelong contribution and involvement with IFIP.