The CISO Leadership Awards 2024, organized by Krypton India powered by Syndrome NewEdge, took place on May 17th at the Hilton Mumbai International Airport. The event was a resounding success, bringing together the brightest minds and leading figures in the cybersecurity industry to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and innovations.
The CISO Leadership Awards 2024 provided a premier platform for thought leaders, innovators and industry experts to share their insights and experiences. The event featured a series of enlightening activities, including:
Keynote Speeches: Inspirational talks by industry leaders like Amitabh Bhardwaj, Former Director (IT & Cyber), Ministry of Defence (Government of India) and Mahesh Thakkar, Director General, Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) on the future of cybersecurity.
Panel Discussions: Engaging conversations on the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity.
Corporate Presentations: Showcasing cutting-edge solutions and innovations from leading companies. Distinguished speakers like, Lalit Raje, CEO, Syndrome NewEdge; Yashvendra Kashyap, Founding Member & Chief Security Evangelist, SecLogic INC and Brijesh Mishrra, Director Sales - India, ASIA & Middle East, BluSapphire, shared their expertise, trends, and insights that are shaping the cybersecurity sector's future
Awards Ceremony: Honouring the achievements and contributions of exceptional individuals and organizations in the cybersecurity field.
Networking Opportunities: Facilitating connections and collaborations among industry professionals.
Krypton India extends heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees, speakers, and sponsors who contributed to the success of this event. Their support and participation were invaluable, and Krypton India looks forward to continuing this journey together to advance the cybersecurity landscape.
Special Thanks to the Sponsors:
Presenting Partner: Syndrome NewEdge
Cyber Security Partner: BluSapphire
Corporate Partner: CyberAssure
Cloud Security Partner: SecLogic INC
Exhibit Partner: Techpartner
Data Center Partner: L&T – Cloudfiniti
Supporting Partner: Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)
Award Winners:
Company Categories
Best Cyber Security Initiative - General Insurance: IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company
Best Cyber Security Initiative – Real Estate: Tata Realty
Best Cybersecurity Service Partner: CyberAssure
Best Enterprise Risk Management Company of the Year: Hindalco Industries Ltd
Best IT/ Technology Project of the Year - NBFC: Inditrade Capital Ltd
Best IT/Technology Innovation of the Year - Insurance: HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Best Security Practice of the Year - Bank: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Best Security Practice of the Year - Manufacturing: PGP Glass Pvt. Ltd.
Best Security Project of the Year - Chemical: Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd.
Best Security Team of the Year - Life Insurance: IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company
Most Innovative Cloud Security Startup - 2024: SecLogic INC
Technology Champion of the Year – BFSI Sector: Syndrome NewEdge
Individual Categories
CIO of the Year - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Karan Sharma (Saurav Chemicals Limited)
CISO of the Year - Insurance: Prasad Patkar (IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company)
CISO of the Year - Manufacturing: Ambarish Singh (Godrej & Boyce)
CTO of the Year - NBFC: Shivshankar Singh (Abans Group of Companies)
Disruptive Cyber Security Leader of the Year: Gurvinder S Bhatia (Mumbai International Airport Limited)
Most Innovative CTO of the Year: Karan Mehta (Pay With RING)
Rising Star - CISO of the Year - Bank: Anshuman Pund (Suryoday Small Finance Bank)
Rising Star - CISO of the Year - Insurance: Sunil Nishankar (Future Generali Life Insurance)
TOP Visionary CIO of the Year: Manish Thakar (Hitachi Hirel Power Electronics Pvt. Ltd.)
TOP Visionary CIO of the Year: Navnath Baravkar (Mutual Automotive Pvt Ltd.)
TOP Visionary CIO of the Year: Preetam Biswas (Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited)
TOP Visionary CIO of the Year: Sanjay Ranjhani (Senvion Wind Technology Pvt Ltd)
TOP Visionary CIO of the Year: Vinod Kumar (Fino Payments Bank)
TOP Visionary CISO of the Year: Bhavik Dedhia (GIC Housing Finance Ltd)
TOP Visionary CISO of the Year: Niketan Jadhav (CDSL Ventures Limited)
TOP Visionary CISO of the Year: Prakash Kumar Ranjan (Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd)
TOP Visionary CISO of the Year: Rahul Chandak (Aditya Birla Chemicals)
TOP Visionary CISO of the Year: Sarvesh Azad (Aditya Birla Management Corporation)
TOP Visionary CISO of the Year: Vijayakumar C (Standard Chartered Bank)
TOP Visionary Cybersecurity Leader of the Year: Durgesh Mankar (Pluxee India Pvt. Ltd.)
TOP Visionary Cybersecurity Leader of the Year: Milin Shah (SitusAMC)
TOP Visionary Cybersecurity Leader of the Year: Sanjay Jaiswal (Nuvama Wealth Management)
TOP Visionary Cybersecurity Leader of the Year: Vimal Ahir (DSP Asset Managers Private Limited)
TOP Visionary Technology Leader of the Year: Jitendra Panchal (CDSL - Central Depository Services India Ltd)
TOP Visionary Technology Leader of the Year: Krishna Dhumal (The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council)
TOP Visionary Technology Leader of the Year: Rupesh Mehta (Tata AIA life insurance)
TOP Visionary Technology Leader of the Year: Yunus Sagari (Union Asset Management Company Pvt Ltd)
Visionary Governance, Risk and Compliance Leader: Ashton D'Cruz (NatWest Group)
Visionary Security Operations Leader: Sunil Choubey (Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.)
Woman IT Leader of the Year: Dr. Puneet Kaur Kohli (Liberty General Insurance)
Young Achiever of the Year in Cybersecurity - Female: Divya K (Union Bank of India)
These awards celebrate the dedication, innovation and excellence demonstrated by individuals and organizations in the cybersecurity industry. Krypton India congratulates all the winners for their exceptional contributions and achievements.
The success of the CISO Leadership Awards 2024 underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating the efforts of those who are at the forefront of securing our digital world. Krypton India is committed to continuing this tradition and looks forward to hosting future events that inspire and honour the leaders in cybersecurity.
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