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Cyber Sentinel Awards

Celebrating Excellence in Cyber Security & Digital Trust

The Cyber Sentinel Awards recognize organizations, leaders, and innovators who are setting new benchmarks in cyber security, resilience, innovation, and digital trust. These awards honor those who go beyond compliance to secure systems, protect citizens, and strengthen India’s digital ecosystem.
Designed to celebrate impact, leadership, and innovation, the awards bring together the best minds from government, enterprise, technology, and cyber security domains.

Why These Awards Matter

Cyber security excellence is no longer optional—it is mission-critical. The Cyber Sentinel Awards highlight organizations and individuals who have demonstrated visionary leadership and commitment to safeguarding the digital future.

Winning or being shortlisted positions you as a trusted leader and enhances credibility across stakeholders, clients, and partners.

Who Should Apply?

Open to the architects of India's secure digital future

Government & PSUs

Public Infrastructure

BFSI, IT, Manufacturing & Healthcare

Cross-Sector Giants

CISOs, CIOs & CTOs

Individual Leadership

Solution Providers

Security Tech Vendors

Startups & Innovators

Emerging Tech

Researchers & Consultants

Knowledge & Policy

Award Categories

Celebrating Excellence in Cyber Security & Digital Trust

01. Executive Excellence

01.

CISO of the Year – Large Enterprise

Eligibility: 5,000+ employees. Focus on risk reduction at scale and leadership of large security teams.

02.

CISO of the Year – Mid-Market

Eligibility: SMEs & Startups. Focus on innovation-first architecture and growth enablement.

03.

CIO of the Year – Digital Transformation

Modernization with security-by-design, cloud automation, and risk leadership collaboration.

04.

Cybersecurity Leader of the Year

Enterprise Impact: Maturity uplift, board-level influence, and strategic industry presence.

02. Experience-Based Awards

05.

Veteran CISO Award

20+ Years Experience

06.

Distinguished CISO Award

15-20 Years Experience

07.

Emerging CISO Award

8-15 Years Experience

08.

Rising Star CISO / CIO

Up to 8 Years Leadership

03. Domain & Technology Excellence

09.

AI-Driven Security & SOC

Recognizing AI/ML adoption in SOC, reducing MTTD/MTTR, and automated response.

10.

Cloud & Zero Trust

Secure cloud migration at scale, identity management, and multi-cloud risk visibility.

11.

Critical Infrastructure

Protection of OT/ICS/DPI environments and alignment with national cyber frameworks.

12.

Data Privacy & DPDP

DPDP Act readiness, GDPR compliance leadership, and privacy-by-design culture.

13.

FinTech & Fraud Prevention

UPI security, fraud detection impact, and customer trust uptime assurance.

04. Special Recognition

14.

CISO Boardroom Champion

"Translating cyber risk into boardroom business impact. Effective communication with CXOs and ROI clarity."

15.

CISO Crisis Leadership

"Leadership during major incidents or breaches. Speed, control, and stakeholder handling in the eye of the storm."

Nomination Fee: ₹18,000 + GST

A Mark of Excellence

Recognition That Defines Leadership

The Cyber Sentinel Awards are more than recognition—they are a mark of trust, leadership, and excellence in cyber security. They honor those who have demonstrated real impact, strategic vision, and commitment to securing the digital future.

If you are shaping cyber resilience, driving innovation, or protecting critical digital ecosystems, this is your moment to be recognized.

Nominate.

Get Recognised.

Lead The future.

Submit Your Nomination

Position yourself as a leader in India’s cyber ecosystem.