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Award Categories How To Enter? Dates To Remember Judging Criteria FAQs Evaluation Methodology Individual Awards CISO of the Year Honouring a visionary leader who has elevated cybersecurity from a compliance function to a strategic business enabler, demonstrating measurable impact across resilience, innovation, and trust. Cybersecurity Woman Leader of the Year Celebrating a woman professional who has broken barriers and inspired transformation in cybersecurity leadership, innovation, or advocacy. Cyber Strategist of the Year For an individual who has combined foresight, strategy, and innovation to reshape their organization’s or industry’s cyber defence architecture. Threat Hunter of the Year Recognizing an individual who has demonstrated exceptional skill in identifying, analysing, and neutralizing emerging threats across complex environments. Data Protection Officer (DPO) of the Year Acknowledging excellence in implementing data protection frameworks, privacy-by-design principles, and ensuring compliance with India’s DPDPA and global standards. Security Innovator of the Year Celebrating a professional who has developed or implemented groundbreaking cybersecurity tools, methods, or solutions that have redefined protection paradigms. Cyber Awareness Champion Recognizing an individual who has significantly advanced cyber hygiene and awareness within their organization or community through impactful education and advocacy. Rising Star in Cybersecurity For emerging professionals (under 35) who have made a remarkable impact early in their careers, showcasing exceptional skill, vision, and leadership potential. Public Sector Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Honouring a visionary leader driving robust cybersecurity initiatives and digital trust across the public sector. This award celebrates individuals who have fortified governance ecosystems, elevated data protection frameworks, and set national benchmarks for resilience in government operations. BFSI Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Recognizing the CISO or security leader who has demonstrated exceptional foresight in safeguarding critical financial data, enabling secure digital banking transformation, and ensuring trust at scale across the BFSI landscape. Manufacturing & OT Security Leader of the Year Celebrating the individual who has championed the protection of connected factories and operational technologies. This category honours those redefining OT-IT convergence, resilience, and industrial cybersecurity across the manufacturing ecosystem. Healthcare Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Acknowledging a security leader who has led the charge in protecting sensitive health data and ensuring digital safety in patient care systems. This award recognizes innovation, compliance, and trust-building within healthcare’s digital evolution. Energy & Utilities Security Leader of the Year Recognizing a cybersecurity professional who has safeguarded critical infrastructure in energy, oil & gas, and utilities — ensuring uninterrupted operations and national resilience through robust cyber defence strategies. Retail & eCommerce Security Leader of the Year Honouring a digital security leader who has strengthened consumer trust, secured digital payment ecosystems, and mitigated large-scale cyber threats across retail and e-commerce enterprises. Enterprise / Organization Awards Cyber Resilience Pioneer of the Year Honouring enterprises that have demonstrated exemplary cyber resilience through robust strategy, rapid incident recovery, and business continuity in the face of evolving digital threats. AI-Powered Security Transformation Award Recognizing organizations that have successfully integrated artificial intelligence and automation to revolutionize their security posture, threat detection, and response efficiency. Zero Trust Champion Award Celebrating enterprises that have adopted and scaled Zero Trust frameworks to protect identities, applications, and data across complex hybrid environments. Data Protection & Privacy Excellence Award Acknowledging organizations that have demonstrated leadership in data governance, privacy management, and compliance—especially under frameworks like India’s DPDPA. Cloud Security Pioneer Award For organizations that have redefined secure cloud adoption through innovative architectures, controls, and continuous monitoring of hybrid or multi-cloud ecosystems. Incident Response Team of the Year Recognizing the SOC/Blue Team that has exemplified preparedness, collaboration, and rapid mitigation against advanced cyberattacks or breaches. OT & Critical Infrastructure Security Excellence Award Honouring organizations that have secured operational technologies and industrial control systems (ICS), protecting physical and digital assets with precision and innovation. Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year Celebrating enterprises that have launched breakthrough products, platforms, or frameworks driving the future of cybersecurity. Digital Trust & Ethics Leadership Award Acknowledging organizations that go beyond compliance—embedding transparency, ethical AI, and trust frameworks into the fabric of their cybersecurity strategy. Secure-by-Design Enterprise Award Recognizing businesses that have successfully embedded cybersecurity principles across product design, software development, and supply chain ecosystems. Step 1Step Into The Spotlight Secure your spot by registering today! Submit your nominations and get two free passes to the ET Edge Digital Defenders & Trust Awards 2025, scheduled in Mumbai. Step 3Tell Your Story – Fill Up The Official Submission Form Fill out the official submission form with all the required details. Ensure that your submission clearly highlights your achievements based on the category criteria. Step 2Showcase Your Strengths – Choose The Categories Choose the categories that best represent – For Organization/Projects – Select the category that best represents your Organization’s/Project’s Security & Risk Initiatives for nomination. You can enter for multiple categories. For Individual Awards – Select the category that best represents your contributions in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Innovation and leadership. You may nominate yourself or another individual (e.g. – A peer, founder, researcher, or mentor). You can enter for multiple categories. Step 4Confirm Your Spot – Finalise The Official Submission Form For each category you enter, prepare a submission that meets the criteria. Submissions should be in a written format or video format (optional), addressing the specified criteria for each category. Showcase your best work to earn the recognition from our Grand Jury Panel. Step 5Interview with the Jury If shortlisted, there will be a 10-minute online interview with the jury on the day of the jury meeting. Please visit the FAQs section before submitting your entries. Step 5Do Not Miss A Beat – Stay Tuned! After the entry deadline, our esteemed panel of judges will review all submissions to determine the finalists. Rest assured, we shall keep you informed on every step of the way. Entries open (Date) Entries Close (Date) Evaluation (Date) Announcement of finalists (Date) Awards (Date) Entries open (Date) Entries Close (Date) Evaluation (Date) Entries open (Date) Entries Close (Date) Evaluation (Date) Announcement of finalists (Date) Awards (Date) Entries open (Date) Entries Close (Date) Evaluation (Date) Awards (Date)