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Awards

CISO6 Cyber Security Excellence
Awards – 2025

We are excited to introduce the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards – Series, an elite recognition that honours the exceptional contributions of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact within the field of cybersecurity. These awards celebrate those who have pushed the boundaries of cybersecurity through strategic foresight, innovative solutions, and a commitment to securing the digital world against ever-evolving threats.

For award categories, eligibility criteria & award nominations, kindly fill out the form below. Our team members will contact you and share the award nomination questionnaire and other necessary information.

Award Categories

The awards are divided into two prestigious categories: CISO Category & General Category

1. CISO Category

The CISO Category is an exclusive recognition for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and individuals in equivalent senior roles. This category acknowledges those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in guiding their organizations through the complexities of cybersecurity. Winners will be recognized for their visionary leadership in implementing comprehensive security strategies, navigating critical challenges, and driving innovation in safeguarding critical infrastructures.

2. General Category

The General Category is open to all professionals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of cybersecurity, irrespective of their specific job titles. This category celebrates individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the upliftment of cybersecurity through innovative solutions, groundbreaking research, or leading spectacular initiatives that have had a substantial impact on the field. From those who have executed impeccable technical feats to individuals who have made exceptional advancements in cyber defence, this category recognizes their dedication and influence.

Jury

Agnidipta Sarkar

Vice President CISO Advisory

Colortokens

Vikram Dhanda

CISO

Virtusa

Dr. Ramkumar G

Cyber Security & Risk Leader

Global Automotive Company

Sree Shankar Gurujalam

General Manager- Cybersecurity COE

Siemens Healthineers

Anuprita Daga

Group CISO

Angel One

Bharat Panchal

Chief Industry Relations 7 Regulatory Officer- India

Discover Financial Services

Kavitha Srinivasulu

Global Head- Cyber Risk & Data Privacy- BFSI

TCS

Award Nomination Request Form

Kindly fill out the nominations form below to obtain the eligibility criteria as well as the award questionnaires

      

      

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    Eligibility Criteria, Terms, Conditions &
    The Process

    Eligibility Criteria

    Kindly fill out the nominations form on this page to obtain the eligibility criteria as well as the award questionnaires.

    Rules & Terms

    1. All award submissions will undergo a thorough review to ensure they adhere to the Official Rules before the judges evaluate them.
    2. Entries that are found to violate the Official Rules or are considered inappropriate by the contest organizers, at their sole discretion, will be disqualified.
    3. The organizers retain the authority to make the ultimate decision regarding the eligibility of participants in the CISO6

    Award Nominations

    1. You may nominate yourself or others for multiple categories.
    2. You will receive the award nomination questionnaire from our team upon filling out this form.
    3. Nominations should be sent to

    Review And Judging Process

    1. The judging process consists of two steps, once all entries have been received.
    2. Initially, there will be an internal evaluation of all submitted titles, during which CISO6 Awards Jury members will select the top five nominations for each award category.
    3. After the final nominees have been chosen for each category, a Jury panel will cast their votes to determine the winners in each category.
    4. CISO6 Awards Organizing Committee shall not be obligated to provide explanations for the disqualification of entries. If there are no suitable entries, the jury reserves the right to abstain from appointing a winner for any category.
    5. The decisions of the jury in all matters related to the awards will be considered final and binding.
    6. The announcement of the winners will take place during the CISO6 Awards ceremony at CISO6 Cyber Security Summit & Awards 2023, scheduled for November 8 & November 22 in Bengaluru & Mumbai respectively.

    Recognition

    1. We will issue press releases that announce the award winners.
    2. There will also be opportunities for media coverage and interviews in various popular media formats, including online, TV, newspapers, radio, and other sources of information related to CXO (CISO/CIO) Communities.
    3. In recognition of their achievements, the winners and runners-up will be presented with citations from the awards.

    Good Faith

    1. The jury’s decision is absolute and conclusive in matters concerning the awards, whereas the organizers’ decision holds the ultimate authority in matters related to the organization of the awards. Participants acknowledge that the organizers are committed to conducting the awards with the best intentions.
    2. Nevertheless, unforeseen errors may occasionally arise.
    3. As the CISO6 Awards team, we will maintain open communication and welcome your prompt feedback in such situations

    Last Date For Nominations

    Pune – 25 APRIL 2025
    Mumbai – 16 May 2025